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Delinat AG is a pioneer in organic viticulture and offers over 250 wines from controlled organic cultivation. With a mission for sustainable enjoyment and biodiversity, the company is committed to a better world. Discover exciting career opportunities at Delinat!
Delinat AG: Pioneer in Organic Viticulture
editKey Products and Services
editDelinat AG, founded in 1980 by Karl Schefer, is a Swiss mail-order company specializing in the distribution of European wines from controlled organic cultivation. The company offers over 250 flavorful winemaker wines from the most natural vineyards in Europe, including red wine, white wine, rosé, sparkling wine, and vegan wine. In addition to wines, the range also includes other organic products such as honey, olive oil, and vinegar, as well as spirits[2][4].
Main Mission and Values
editDelinat stands for the enjoyment of fine wines, the promotion of biodiversity, and climate protection. The company's mission is to create a better world through sustainable viticulture. Delinat relies on direct delivery to end customers through mail order and emphasizes the importance of personal customer contact and expert advice in its wine depots and shops[2][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editDelinat developed its own stricter organic guidelines for the cultivation and production of wine as early as 1983, which go beyond government regulations. These guidelines include the responsible use of pesticides and fertilizers, the promotion of biodiversity, and the use of approved oenological practices. All wines are inspected annually by an accredited control body and additionally monitored by an independent laboratory. Since 2017, all Delinat wines have been produced without animal processing aids[2][4].
Delinat is also engaged in research in organic viticulture, particularly in the reduction and substitution of copper and sulfur solutions against fungal diseases, greening trials, increasing biodiversity, and cultivating fungus-resistant grape varieties (PIWI). The company views vineyards as complex ecosystems with trees, hedges, and secondary crops and focuses on sustainable actions that go far beyond the normal "organic" standard[4].
Additional Activities
editIn addition to selling wines and organic products, Delinat also offers wine courses, comparative tastings, and multi-day wine trips to give customers the opportunity to personally experience the wine regions and winemakers. The Delinat wine bar in Bern and the wine shop in Hamburg are further examples of the company's commitment to providing customers with a comprehensive wine experience[2][4].
With its unique wine subscription package, the DegustierService, Delinat has become the most popular wine subscription in Europe over the past 30 years. This package includes extensive information about wine and winemakers, a small wine education, and suitable recipes, making it a liquid wine course[2].