The Spanish wine sector is characterised by its dynamism and export capacity. In 2023, Spain was the world’s leading exporter by volume and the third largest exporter by value. However, despite its leading position, it competes with other countries, such as France and Italy, which often earn higher revenues as a result of the sale of bottled wine and a perception of higher quality.
Already for years, global market trends have been changing. The perception of a wine’s quality is also determined by environmental factors.
The European wine consumer is heterogeneous. However, there are common market trends such as a preference for lighter, dryer and good quality wines, as well as a growing interest in organic and sustainable wines.
In the US, consumers are looking for wines with good balance, freshness, fruitiness and value for money. However, trends show an increasing interest in organic, low-intervention and sustainable wines, especially among young people.
Another large market, Japan, is characterised by its demand for quality, food pairing and health. There is also a growing interest in wines with less sulphites and organic wines.
The global wine industry is moving towards a more sustainable model, not only for environmental commitment but also for strategic market reasons. A growing number of distributors, supermarket chains and e-commerce platforms, aware of the changes in demand, are demanding certifications from producers to demonstrate their responsible climate performance. In this context, the UNE-EN ISO 14064-1 has become a key tool that accredits the results of the winery.
Sustainable wine certification indicates that the winery has implemented production systems that minimise its environmental impact and promote social and economic responsibility.
The main Spanish wineries are making progress in the environmental certification of their organisations. These include Torres, Alma Carraovejas, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (C.V.N.E.), Viñas Familia Gil, Ramon Bilbao and Neleman Wines. In this way, they improve the perception of the quality of their products and facilitate the entry into new markets.
ISO 14064-1 eis an international standard that enables the quantification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the level of an entire organisation. Unlike ISO 14067 (focused on specific products), this standard applies to all activities of the company, from the vineyard to distribution.
The calculation of the Carbon Footprint according to the criteria of this international standard brings clear and tangible benefits to the wine producer:
Although the systematic approach may change according to the particularities of the organisation, the steps to follow can be summarised as follows:
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