For over 30 years, we have been committed to producing wines that respect the environment and people: from good practices in the field to activities supporting the local area and culture.
In 2021, we strengthened our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance Sustainability, by joining the SOStain Sicilia Foundation.
In 2022, we identified our 9 main SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in line with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.
For over 10 years we have been using a system for the production of wine that ensures the eco-sustainable management of agricultural activities, while preferring techniques that guarantee a lower impact in order to protect the environment and our biodiversity
One of our first sustainable choices was to produce energy from renewable sources and to adopt good practices for reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our choice of the most sustainable packaging for our premium products. The choice of cap and bottle is essential to preserve the quality of our wine and protect the environment.
Nomacorc Ocean is the world’s first cap obtained by recycling plastic collected in coastal areas (Ocean Bound Plastic) to give it a second life: a concrete action to safeguard the marine ecosystem. Our 2022 Damarino is the first wine in the world to use the Nomacorc Ocean cap, an excellent example of the circular economy and a further step forward in Donnafugata’s commitment to protecting the environement and the oceans.
Innovation and circular economy are the watchwords of the “100% Sicily” project conducted by O-I, a leading producer of glass containers, and the SOStain Sicilia Foundation. A lightweight bottle made entirely in Sicily using 90% recycled glass, which enables us to reduce indirect CO2 emissions from transporting the glass: the bottles only have to travel a few kilometres to reach our wineries. A Made in Sicily example of a circular economy.
To reduce our CO2 emissions, we use increasingly lightweight bottles. In Italy, we have adopted the 100% Made in Sicily bottle made from recycled glass; in the United States, Canada and other foreign markets, we use a lightweight bottle with a screw cap. This good practice falls under requirement No. 8 of the SOStain specification.
The Donnafugata Gardens are unique examples of biodiversity and represent an extraordinary connection between knowledge, agriculture and landscape. Each estate has its own garden in perfect harmony with the surrounding area.
For years we have been committed to enhancing the territory and protecting the landscape, from the promotion of culture up to the well-being of our collaborators
A peculiarity of Donnafugata is the role of women within the company organization. A way of doing business desired by Giacomo and Gabriella Rallo from the very beginning; a cutting-edge model. Today 45% of our employees are women. Finally, a great value which is represented by the continuous and professional training of our human resources department in each work environment.
We have been committed to quality certification for years: a path started in 2000 that has led us to continuous improvement through adherence to European, International standards and protocols in order to pursue the highest standards for environmental protection, the use of natural resources and consumer protection.