Sustainable geographical indications? Inclusion of sustainability criteria in the Denomination of Origin Campos de Cima da Serra, Brazil
Abstract
The objective of this study is to assess the potential for integrating sustainability guidelines into Geographical Indications of wine, especially in the case of the Denomination of Origin Campos de Cima da Serra (CCS), Brazil. Sustainability is an important topic to the wine sector and several wine regions have been developing their own programs and frameworks, in terms of management and self-assessment. However, the integration of sustainability practices into geographical indications is not evident, especially when it comes to Specifications Notebook (SN). CCS is a relatively new wine region in Brazil that has emerged over the last 25 years. The DO, expected to be filed for registration in 2025, intends to be the first region in Brazil with sustainability criteria in the SN. The study was based on the BaccuS platform, and had a broad scope, including environmental, social, economic, political-institutional and territorial dimensions. The diagnosis pointed out several ongoing actions and the presence of certifications such as globalgap and food safety. Based on the diagnosis, four main themes were identified that could potentially be integrated into the SN: circular economy, biodiversity, agricultural practices, and valorization of DO and territory. The format is being evaluated for validation with producers.
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Publication date: 22/09/2025
Issue: 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine
Type: Oral
Authors
1 Programa de Pós-Graduação em Viticultura e Enologia (PPGVE), Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS)
2 Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa Uva e Vinho)