What is a Sustainable Viticulture Program?
New Zealand has long been famed for its stunning unspoilt landscape. New Zealand’s small population, isolated location and agricultural economy have earned the country a “clean, green” image. New Zealand grape growers and winemakers ensure the stability of the ecosphere by protecting the environmental integrity of their wine production. To this end, a pioneering set of industry standards have been developed known as Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ). Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand provides the framework for companies to work toward increasingly improving all aspects of their performance in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability in both the vineyard and the winery.
