More than 35% of the wine produced in Alentejo is certified sustainable

It was announced that over 35% of all wine produced in the Alentejo region is now certified under the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission (CVRA) sustainability program. This initiative has reached 30 regional producers.

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In a statement, the CVRA revealed that the Alentejo Wines Sustainability Program (PSVA), through which sustainable production “seals” are awarded, has “reached the milestone of 30 producers.”

“This result solidifies the commitment of the Alentejo wine sector, ensuring that more than 35% of all wine produced in the region is made in compliance with rigorous environmental, social, and economic standards,” the commission highlighted.

According to the wine commission, the PSVA has now reached “this round number” by awarding the seal to the wine producer Ervideira; the company has a winery in the municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz and roots in the Alentejo region dating back to 1880.

“The producer obtained recognition valid until 2031 following an audit that confirmed compliance with the program’s standards for both viticulture and winery operations, specifically regarding ‘estate-grown production’,” the commission noted.

According to the CVRA, the network of PSVA-certified producers now encompasses grape production from over 5,750 hectares of vineyards—more than 25% of the Alentejo region’s total.

“The program ensures that more than a third of regional production, out of a total volume of approximately 87 million litres of wine, is already produced with sustainability certification,” he highlighted.

Quoted in the statement, PSVA coordinator João Barroso emphasised that “reaching the milestone of 30 certified producers is evidence of Alentejo’s strong and growing commitment to sustainable development.”

“These results demonstrate that sustainability represents a structural shift in vineyards and wineries, with a direct impact on wine quality, the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity, the choice of materials and packaging, optimised water and energy management, and the socioeconomic strengthening of our region,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, CVRA president Luís Sequeira, also quoted in the statement, noted that “the critical mass regarding sustainable production found in Alentejo is unique in Portugal and serves as a global benchmark.”

“The steady growth in the number of certified producers reflects the sector’s commitment to adopting rigorous practices for the sake of the territory’s own resilience,” he added.

Considered a pioneer in Portugal’s wine sector, the PSVA was established by the CVRA in 2013 and officially launched in 2015.

CVRA partner bodies carry out the certification process, with the first certifications awarded in 2020, through rigorous annual audits that assess the implementation of 171 criteria across vineyard and winery operations.