Chile's unique combination of geography and climate, ideal for wine making, has quickly pushed Chilean wines into wine cellars and collections across the globe. The quick rise in popularity and demand initially created an industry based on cheap labor, decreasing quality and unethical environmental practices. As Chile's economy continued to grow and its wine industry was able to catch up with demand a trend towards increased quality controls, fair trade acts and sustainable practices has quickly brought Chilean wine to the world stage as the fifth largest exporter of wines in the world, and the ninth largest producer. This explosion in popularity across the globe has also created a vibrant wine tourism industry within the country of Chile.
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| Miguel Torres Winery, Central Chile Miguel Torres is a great example of a Chilean winery that has embraced fair trade and sustainable practices. Miguel Torres Chile was the first Chilean vineyard that integrates the UN’s global pact addressing environmental concerns, fair trade and business social responsibility, Miguel Torres Chile joined Pacto Global Chile, an organization that depends on the UN (United Nations) which operates under the eaves of UNAB, and has as its aim the spreading of the basic principles of social responsibility in Chile. Miguel Torres has a history in Chile as family run business for over 100 years. They have a history of employing friends and family from the region ensuing a quality work force while also contributing to the local economy. This deep history combined with the regions weather and geography results in a the highest quality working conditions. Miguel Torres continually leverage technology and innovation to maintain the highest sustainable practices. |
