Ferox Winery
With dominating wine quality and exceptional vineyard practices, Ferox will be an influential name that will fiercely lead the Niagara wine industry to become recognizable for superior quality wines on a national and international level.
ONE DARING BOTTLE AT A TIME
Sustainable systems value soil health and biodiversity with an approach to growing that sees the vineyard as a complex integrated loop. In this circle people, flora, fauna and microbial life, aided by soil and water quality, contribute to the overall health of the environment and therefore the quality of the crop.
A sustainable approach to viticulture requires an intimate knowledge of pests and diseases, meticulous monitoring and pragmatic observation. Despite the increased labor investment in some cases, there is a payoff not only through the peace of mind associated with these practices, but in the quality of the grapes and wines.
The three pillars of sustainability integrate economics, ecology and community.
Economics: For a business to be truly “sustainable” in the long term, it must support itself and the employees financially. Hence it needs to be efficient, and ecologically sustainable living within carrying capacities and conservation of resources;
Environment: Soil, water, and air quality are protected and enhanced through integrated farming techniques. Key practices in the vineyard include cover cropping, composting, reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic chemical inputs, support of the biodiversity, conservation of water, reduction in waste and implementation of energy efficiency programs;
Community: People are vital component to every operation. Socially responsible business decisions include fair treatment of employees and pursuing positive community relationships.
At Ferox, protecting the community and the surrounding environment is our responsibility and fundamental part of our mission.