The Fairtrade Wine Committee has just announced the winning wines in it’s fourth competition which aims to raise awareness of the high standard of Fairtrade wines on offer. The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 with a vision of a world in which justice and sustainable developement are at the heart of trade structures and practices. Everyone, they believe should maintain a decent and dignified liveliehood and develope their full potential. Noble ideals without a doubt. 

Fairtrade Foundation

Wine is one of the fastest growing Fairtrade products as awareness amongst producers and consumers grows.

South Africa scooped the most awards for it’s wines as well as earning the ethical award from the Uk trade publication, The Drinks Business for the WOSA  project to train 2,000 wine stewards ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The winning wines are:

Isabelo Pinotage 2008 – Best Overall Fairtrade Wine

Produced by UK brand Cape Promise.

Six Hats Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Co-operative Fairtrade Cape Sparkling Rose NV

Produced by Du Toitskloof Cellars.