Salcheto Carbon Free presented at Poliziano Theater of Montepulciano

October 17, 2010

The Salcheto Carbon Free project was presented to over 200 total participants, which included press, local representatives and dignitaries. Between the various themes presented was the first European study on the Carbon Footprint of a wine bottle throughout the entire production cycle considering direct and indirect emissions, which was jointly developed with Siena University and Prof. Domenico Andreis. The Next step of the project will be the opening, next spring, of the new Salcheto cellar and complete energy independent system, whose specifics were presented by Fabbrica del Sole CEO Paolo Fulini. Michele Crivellaro, Land and Environment Manager at CSQA Certifications then gave an overview of environmental based certifications. He also proposed which considerations related to market opportunities must be looked at. The panel concluded with an interview of Michele Manelli, President of Salcheto and project leader and Ermete Realacci, Member of Parliament and Fondazione Symbola CEO, conducted by Alberto Nerazzini, Rai 3 journalist and reporter.

To view panel discussion materials visit: Salcheto Carbon Free Project - October 17, 2010

To view a video overview of the events: Salcheto Carbon Free Video