Sustainability

 

 

Respect for the environment places Gil Family at the forefront of modern viticulture

Viñas Familia Gil wineries have been designed to operate as sustainable facilities in accordance with the family's principles: respect for the land and raw materials, energy efficiency and use of natural resources. A philosophy that responds to its maxim “We are Soils”.

Viñas Familia Gil makes a constant effort in R&D in the three fundamental areas of its activity: vineyards, winery and wines.

 

 

 

 

Vineyards

Reduction of 48 % in regard to water needs.
Environmentally friendly practices.
More than 1000 hectares of organic farming.
Establishment of a vermicompost plant from waste.

Winery

Reducing the emission of greenhouse gases.
50 % of wine marketed is organically certified.
29 % waste reduction.

Wines

Non-interventionist techniques.
Sustainable glass bottles.
Removal of allergens.

“The land is where everything begins. Commitment to the environment in and around our vineyards is of utmost importance which is why we invest in renewable energy sources and sustainability.

We owe everything to our soils and our vineyards. We respect the land, and by preserving everything we have learned in the last 100 years, we will continue to responsibly produce great wines for generations.”

Miguel Gil
Proprietor of Gil Family Estates

 

Certifications and Acknowledgements