Community

Communication with neighbours and the local community is an important step to promote understanding of the operations of our members and the Alentejo wine industry as a whole.

There are many ways to inform neighbours and/ or the local community about changes in vineyard or winery operations that may have potential impacts on third parties. Keeping neighbours informed is an appropriate way to ensure that they are familiar with and supportive of operations.

This communication also helps to minimise opposition to the commencement of any new activities or developments in the vineyard and/ or cellar from neighbours or surrounding communities.

In addition to the above, participation in a local association can contribute to the promotion, understanding and awareness of the operations of the vineyard and/ or cellar as well as of the entire wine community.

Examples of Potential Communication Tools:

• Informal conversations with neighbours about visible changes in operations that may have an impact on the neighbourhood or community
• Letters/ pamphlets sent to neighbours alerting them to the noise produced during harvest
• Thematic tours in the vineyard and/ or cellar, with wine tasting, to share information about operations and practices with neighbours and the community
• Distribution of newsletters or brochures on best practices and operations
• Participation in meetings or local events to share information about the vineyard or cellar