Every Fairtrade Bottle Tells a Story
Discover our Fairtrade wines
Have you seen our latest range of Co-op Fairtrade wines? Every bottle (literally) tells a story, with a note on each bottle on how Fairtrade money has made a difference in the community it came from. So while you're enjoying an award-winning wine, discover how your money has supported vital community initiatives. Find out more on some of our award winners below, or shop the full range online.
Origin: South Africa
Tasting note: Tropical fruits and a zesty, refreshing acidity combine in this appealing white wine.
Fairtrade Fact: Money from Fairtrade has helped improve The Bovlei Community Centre which now houses a medical clinic, preschool, library and computer centre
Awards: International Wine Challenge Commended 2022
Origin: South Africa
Tasting note: This crisp Chardonnay has aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. Beautifully succulent with lovely fruit flavours of passion fruit and pineapple.
Fairtrade Fact: In 2014, the Bovlei Community Preschool was renovated by Bosman Family Vineyards and The Co-op. Today, 100 children have a state-of-the-art educational facility to start their school career.
Awards: International Wine Challenge Commended 2022, Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze
Origin: Argentina
Tasting note: A refreshing fruity wine with soft tropical fruit aromas.
Fairtrade Fact: Sales of this wine helped to pay for a water pump and reservoir to provide a regular clean water supply. Previously Tilimuqui residents would go up to four days without access to water
Awards: International Wine Challenge Commended 2022, Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze
Co-op Fairtrade Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: Argentina
Tasting note: This Cabernet Sauvignon is a sophisticated wine, full bodied and full of dark fruit aromas and a hint of vanilla.
Fairtrade Fact: Fairtrade Premiums and grants from The Co-op have funded a water facility with a well, electric pump and storage tanks that supply residents with clean drinking water
Awards: Awards: International Wine Challenge Commended 2022, Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze
Origin: Argentina
Tasting note: A soft, smooth plummy merlot.
Fairtrade Fact: The money from Fairtrade sales has supported campaigns to teach local communities to care for their environment, including a reforestation project
Awards: International Wine Challenge Bronze 2022, Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze
