Damasceno Wines Setúbal

Sustainable production

• All production is carried out in an integrated production regime; the agricultural production system is based on good agricultural practices, with rational management of natural resources and privileging the use of natural regulation mechanisms in place of production factors, contributing, thus, to sustainable agriculture. The company Certis is responsible for the annual audit and issuance of the respective certificate.
• Only approved/certified products that respect the standards imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture in environmental terms are used.
• Preservation and improvement of soil fertility and biodiversity, through the use of humidity control sensors, to minimize water consumption and avoid water stress in the vineyards.

Gender equality promotion

70% of the workforce consists of women and the sole manager is a woman.

Sustainable job promotion

Due to a strong seasonal component characterizing this activity, during periods with less workload, the promoter encourages the professional training of his employees regarding agricultural management, handling, and application of products, organic production, etc.

Local development

The promoter employs two people with a permanent contract. On top of this, five other people have been working for the family for more than 30 years, now. Despite providing services to the promoter, they are employed by another local wine producer. This way, synergies are created. Finally, they have a "pool" of people hired for the manual pruning and harvest.

Sustainable production

• All production is carried out in an integrated production regime; the agricultural production system is based on good agricultural practices, with rational management of natural resources and privileging the use of natural regulation mechanisms in place of production factors, contributing, thus, to sustainable agriculture. The company Certis is responsible for the annual audit and issuance of the respective certificate.
• Only approved/certified products that respect the standards imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture in environmental terms are used.
• Preservation and improvement of soil fertility and biodiversity, through the use of humidity control sensors, to minimize water consumption and avoid water stress in the vineyards.

Gender equality promotion

70% of the workforce consists of women and the sole manager is a woman.

Sustainable job promotion

Due to a strong seasonal component characterizing this activity, during periods with less workload, the promoter encourages the professional training of his employees regarding agricultural management, handling, and application of products, organic production, etc.

Local development

The promoter employs two people with a permanent contract. On top of this, five other people have been working for the family for more than 30 years, now. Despite providing services to the promoter, they are employed by another local wine producer. This way, synergies are created. Finally, they have a "pool" of people hired for the manual pruning and harvest.