SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION
José Neiva Correia, chief winemaker and owner, informs with great pride that DFJ VINHOS obtained the Sustainability Certification granted by ViniPortugal.
It rewards the work and continuous effort of our entire group, over several years, in achieving the best environmental, ethical and social practices compatible with economic balance.
“The National Reference for Sustainability Certification in the Wine Sector is a working tool for organizations in the national wine sector. With this new tool, the certification of wine organizations is made possible and can be demonstrated in national and international markets throughout the commercialized market products."
Viniportugal | https://viniportugal.pt/documents/210/Empresas_certificadas_V19.pdf
Kiwa Sativa, in a transparent and independent process, audited the sustainable management of the DFJ VINHOS organization, granting the right to use a seal, thus demonstrating our commitment to the sustainable production of quality wines.
Our motivation was reinforced for the continuous improvement of our objectives in the area of Sustainability.
We thank all our partners and friends who contributed ideas, examples and encouraged us to create a better future for everyone.
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IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
Mr. José Neiva Correia born and raised in the family home, among the vineyards of the single estate Quinta de Porto Franco and soon realized that the greatest and best goal is to be in harmony with nature to help the vines create the best grapes.
There’s no place for chemical products in the soils. We use organic matter only, selected according to the soil, residual water characteristics, climate, grape varieties and the wine that is intended to be produced.
All organic matter is pre-analyzed to verify that it is suitable and also to avoid heavy metals and other pollutants negative for the plants and for the environment.
The nutrition of the vines is monitored closely, without excesses or shortages being the nutrient needs of the various vines carefully measured.
We don't irrigate our 250ha of vineyards in Lisboa or Tejo wine regions.
We use mechanical processes to control weeds.
We work hard in sustainability and in result since 2018 we achieved the certification of:
PRODUÇÃO INTEGRADA (INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT) - UVAS PARA VINHO (WINE GRAPES)
Please see the certificate below.
The end result is high quality produce and high productivity levels respecting the environment.
Carbon neutral
Quinta da Fonte Bela and Quinta de Porto Franco single estates have water treatment centres.
We use the lightest bottles and more than 90% are recycled and 100% recyclable.
Program of waste-zero. Materials such as broken glass, cartons, labels, corks, screws caps, etc. sent to certified recycling companies
Program of zero biological waste, during the harvest and other activities, sent to certified recycling companies.
We use recycled and recyclable carton.
We use almost zero plastics all recyclable.
Solar plant at Quinta da Fonte Bela to generate energy.
We adhere to UE wine sector regulations.
We follow Portuguese labor policies, without any discrimination.
We work to be Carbon Neutral by 2025.
