Just over a year after Banfi Società Agricola srl obtained the Equalitas certification, one of the company's most prestigious and historic wines, the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro 2016 , is the first Brunello to reach the goal of the Equalitas Sustainable Product Certification.
“ The certification, issued by CSQA, ensures the compliance of this Brunello with the requirements of the Equalitas standard , guaranteeing its traceability, from the raw material to the bottling. The management and control of the entire production process takes place through the identification and verification of the good agricultural practices of the vineyards from which the grapes come, to the control of good practices in the cellar and during the bottling phase.
A very important milestone of immense value for Banfi. Pioneer of Sustainability , one of its founding values and an authentic and emblematic element of its history, Banfi has a path that dates back a long way and whose prerequisite is found in the harmony between the territory, people, the environment and the quality of its productions. The path undertaken since its foundation has evolved over the years, following the growing demand for quality and safety in the wine world.
An objective achieved, this year, with the Equalitas Sustainable Product Certification which is, however, part of the broader program of actions and objectives of the Strategic Sustainability Plan, which directs company choices and which is represented in the Sustainability Report.
As for the Equalitas standard - Sustainable Organizations, the Equalitas standard - Sustainable Products also analyzes different areas, in all stages of production, starting from the corporate management system integrated with sustainability, in order to ensure product quality.
There are also three indicators of environmental sustainability that are taken into consideration:
- the carbon footprint , i.e. greenhouse gas emissions;
- the water footprint , i.e. the mapping of water management;
- finally with biodiversity , measured in water, air and soil with the Biodiversity Friend method.
Another area examined is that of good socio-economic practices which refers to workers, training, relations with the territory and the local community, as well as good economic practices.
Good communication practices , with a truthful and documented communication policy, and the sustainability report are also among those aspects analysed.
The management of the soil, fertility and irrigation, as well as that of the plant, defense and harvesting are the parameters examined in vineyard management, for good agricultural practices.
For good cellar, bottling and conditioning practices we refer to the aspects of harvesting, vinification and bottling, cleaning and sanitizing of premises and equipment, packaging and waste and waste water.
However, the list of Equalitas Sustainable Product Certifications achieved by the wines produced by Banfi is wider and embraces almost the entire Brunello family. In fact, both the Poggio alle Mura and the Vigna Marrucheto, both vintage 2018, and the Poggio alle Mura Riserva 2017 have obtained the same certification.