Imagine a world where every sip of wine you enjoy helps to improve the lives of those who produce it. A world where the wine you drink is not only delicious, but ethical and sustainable. Welcome to the world of fair trade wine.

Fair Trade Wine is an initiative that aims to ensure decent working conditions and fair wages for farmers and wine workers in developing countries. It's an approach that goes beyond simple wine production, seeking to create a positive impact on the communities that produce the wine we love so much.

Fair trade wine production is a challenge. It relies on seasonal labor to harvest grapes, but also requires specialized equipment for wine production. Workers and small farmers often struggle to make a living from wine production, lacking the money to invest in improvements that meet changing industry trends and tastes.

However, fair trade wine offers a glimmer of hope. Fair trade-certified wineries receive at least the fair minimum price when they sell their wine to a merchant on fair terms. This protects against sudden price fluctuations and enables producers to plan beyond the next planting and harvest cycle.

In addition, fair trade wine has rigid health and safety standards to protect the well-being of producers as well as surrounding communities and ecosystems. For example, fair trade prohibits the use of certain highly toxic agrochemicals that are often sprayed in vineyards, and prescribes rules for the safe application of less toxic ones.

But fair trade wine is not just about protecting the environment and guaranteeing decent working conditions. It's also about producing a wine of superior quality. Fair trade wines are often produced under difficult conditions, but thanks to the attention paid to every detail of the production process, they manage to express the terroir in a unique and distinctive way.

And now, thanks to WYNE, you can discover the world of fair trade wine without leaving home. Our subscription offers you a carefully chosen selection of fair trade wines, enabling you to support winemakers who are dedicated to producing wines in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. So why not embark on a winemaking adventure that respects the earth and delights the taste buds?