It’s called SOStain Sicily, and soon it will become a brand certifying the sustainable path and green choices of Sicilian wine.

Principe di Corleone has joined the SOStain project for the sustainable development of its estate and winery. SOStain is the result of a true unity of purpose among 22 companies and the combined action of the Consortium protecting the D.O.C. Sicilia and Assovini Sicilia. It represents a new way of approaching viticulture on the island, emphasizing respect for the environment, the growth of quality, and economic sustainability.

An important moment of reflection and analysis for the Sicilian wine sector, which has been committed for years to promoting sustainable development that can enhance, increase, and preserve the island’s natural and oenological heritage.

The numbers and the 10 commandments of SOStain Sicily:

All producers part of the foundation must be certified by Viva. Annually, they must account for their actions with a report highlighting their scrupolous commitment to the following “10 commandments”:

1. Sustainable vineyard management
2. Prohibition of chemical weeding
3. Protection and use of biodiversity materials
4. Use of eco-friendly biodiversity materials
5. Local raw materials
6. Use of Viva indicators
7. Energy-efficient technologies
8. Reduction of bottle weight
9. Transparency of communication
10. Limit on residue content in wines