Fairtrade – Andes Wines

FAIRTRADE

A seal of distinction

Fairtrade is an international trade system based on equity and respect, promoting the development of small producers.

This approach seeks to promote responsible management of natural resources and facilitate direct market access on fair terms.

16 producers

They are part of a select group of Fairtrade certified cooperatives. This distinction ensures that our wines are produced under rigorous standards of quality and social responsibility.

+6500 hectares of vineyards

In Argentina and Chile, our wineries cover vast extensions of vineyards committed to fair trade.

+1400 workers

Every sale of our Fairtrade wines contributes to generating income for 240 workers and 270 small-scale farmers, raising their quality of life and that of their families.

What do you buy when you buy Fairtrade?

Fair price

Producers receive a fair price for their work, allowing them to cover the costs of production in a sustainable way and earn a decent income to support their families.

Decent working conditions

Workers enjoy safe and fair working conditions, including adequate wages, reasonable working hours and labour protection.

Community development

A portion of every purchase of Fairtrade products goes towards a Fairtrade Premium, which is invested in community development projects such as building schools, health centres, clean water infrastructure and training programmes.

Sustainability

Fairtrade products are produced using sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment and promote the conservation of natural resources.

From the Andes to the world

The global wine market in 2016 was estimated at 267 million hectolitres (excluding juices and musts), with Argentina and Chile responsible for the production of 19.5 million hectolitres, ranking eighth and ninth in world production respectively.

We have chosen this way because for every kilo of grapes we get a prize which is invested in social and environmental aid. Improving the condition of the workers, their education and the environment of the communities where they live.

Maria Clorinda Pacheco Ramirez General Manager of Caupolican LTD.

The FairTrade certification

It involves meeting rigorous social, environmental and economic standards set by Fairtrade International.

Certified wineries and cooperatives commit to pay fair prices to grape growers, ensure safe working conditions and provide additional benefits to local communities through the Fairtrade Premium.

Contact

Address: Colonia Escalón, Calle Francisco Gavidia, Pasaje La Unión, Local #155, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Mobile: +(503) 2521-7200

Email: norberto.gugliotta@clac-comerciojusto.org

About Fairtrade

Fairtrade is a global organization co-owned by more than 1.8 million farmers and workers who get fairer prices, build stronger communities and have control over their future.