Sustainability at BARGETTO WINERY

Our Mission

As winemakers we not only strive to produce outstanding wines but also to do it in a way that minimizes our impact on the environment.

There are three aspects to winegrowing sustainability as it applies to our winemaking operations:

• The first is Environmentally Sound , in which we strive to produce wines in a green manner. Each month herein we post one of our winery practices like insulation of cooling pipes for energy conservation

• The second is Economically Feasible , in which we maintain practices that will allow our winery to continue our long family tradition. Producing consistently quality wines that retain devoted customers and efficient business practices are two examples

• The third component is Socially Equitable , in which we strive to provide a healthy and dignified work environment for our employees. Our giving back to the community , especially our LA VITA Fund is another example of this aspect to sustainable winegrowing.

The Santa Cruz Mountains is a beautiful area, which overlooks the ecologically diverse Monterey Bay Sanctuary. We believe we have a duty to do our part in maintaining and improving this natural beauty while being good business citizens of our community.

Each month, one winery practice that we employ at BARGETTO WINERY, which fits with Sustainability...will be discussed.

January: Insulation of cooling piping.

February: Using cardboard wine boxes made with recycled cardboard.

March: Installing skylights in all new roof projects.

April: Using electric forklifts on indoor operations for safer employee working conditions.

May: Recycling of cardboard, plastic and metal.

June: Giving part of LA VITA wine proceeds to local non-profit organizations.

July: Converting winery to "right lights" program by replacing incandescent bulbs with

         energy efficient fluorescent bulbs.

August: Recycling of glass wine bottles.

September: Use of biodiesel which is made from restaurant food oil waste.

October: Use of recycle symbol and "please recycle statement" on BARGETTO wine label.

November: Re-use of grape pomace by local flower grower for fertilizer.

December: Discontinued use of all styrofoam