At Provenance, we believe that the land is at the root of great wine. That’s why it’s so important we act as its steward at all times. Our Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing certification commits us to an annual assessment of 140 vineyard and 104 winery best practices using the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing. Our Napa Green Land certification commits us to additional sustainability best practices. Both certifications require we prioritize, develop and implement action plans to continuously improve our sustainability.
Benefits of third party verified sustainable certifications:
Good for the Environment – Sustainable winegrowing preserves natural resources, improves air and water quality, and protects ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
Good for the Community – Sustainable winegrowing helps growers and vintners be stewards of both natural and human resources, preserving open space and providing scenic landscapes and contributing to their communities economically and culturally. Sustainability also helps provide a favorable environment for employees and neighbors.
Good for the Grapes & Wine – Sustainable practices require in-depth attention to detail and continuous improvement resulting in high quality California grapes and wine.
Examples of Sustainable Practice Requirements Found in Certified Sustainable and Napa Green Land:
• Sustainability is integrated into the vineyard and/or winery business strategy.
• Nitrogen is only applied when needed and when vines can best utilize it.
• Vineyard and winery water use is measured and conserved.
• Lower risk pesticides are used whenever possible and risks to environmental and human health are considered.
• Pertinent watershed issues are known and efforts are made to minimize any negative impacts.
• An energy audit is conducted and results are used for energy efficiency decisions.
• Winery solid waste is monitored and a solid waste audit is conducted.
• Environmental considerations are included in purchasing decisions, where appropriate.
• Employee safety and training meetings are held at least annually and safety audits are conducted as needed.
• Neighbors know how to contact the vineyard or winery, and a process is in place for considering and acting on neighbor/community questions or concerns.
• All California employment and safety laws and environmental regulations are observed.
*For a full list of sustainable practice requirements see the 2017 CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE Annual Report Appendix or the Napa Green website.
