Honoring the Land
Our Commitment to
Land and Nature
Our Commitment
to Land and Nature
At Hacienda La Caravedo Est. 1684, the oldest working distillery in the Americas, we are deeply committed to protecting the environment and preserving the land that has sustained pisco production for centuries. Our stewardship practices include:
At Hacienda La Caravedo Est. 1684, the oldest working distillery in the Americas, we are deeply committed to protecting the environment and preserving the land that has sustained pisco production for centuries. Our stewardship practices include:

Recycling stillage — Wastewater from distillation is repurposed for drip irrigation in our vineyards. This traditional method, still used in local agriculture, conserves water while naturally enriching the soil.

Water reclamation systems — Channels capture and process all water used in cleaning the distillery so it can be reused across the property, including for vineyard irrigation.

Rooftop garden for air quality — Above our fermentation room, we have planted Sansevieria trifasciata (snake plant), recognized by NASA as one of the most effective plants for improving indoor air quality. This garden offsets naturally occurring CO₂ emissions from fermentation.

Organic soil enrichment — Vineyard pruning clippings, grape skins, and pomace are converted into organic compost and fertilizer, returning essential nutrients to the soil.

Site-specific planting — By planting varietals in fields best suited to their unique needs, we maximize soil health and grape quality.

Low-impact production — We minimize machinery use by employing gravity-fed distillation, hand-picking grapes, and hand-weeding vineyards—reducing our carbon footprint and CO₂ emissions.

Through these practices, Hacienda La Caravedo ensures that the land we cultivate today will remain vibrant for generations to come.
Through these practices, Hacienda La Caravedo ensures that the land we cultivate today will remain vibrant for generations to come.
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