Imagine a landscape where nature and tradition intertwine, where every vineyard and olive tree tells a story of generations. This is the heart of the Southern Countryside of Córdoba, a place that needs our hands to keep beating strongly.
Lagar de la Salud is part of it. We know the land we work is not only our livelihood but also the soul of this region. Each estate is connected to the history, the nature, and the future we wish to leave for our families.
That’s why we’ve joined Alzanatura, a project that cares for the present and sows hope for future generations. Driven by the Somos Naturaleza Foundation, together with producers, farms, and wineries, we aim to preserve this environment—our home.
Year after year, we’ve witnessed how biodiversity in our fields has been declining for various reasons. A clear indicator is the vulnerable status of the Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin (*Alzacola Rojizo*), a small insectivorous bird that nests in the Southern Countryside of Córdoba during its breeding season, and whose population is decreasing. For this reason, this bird is the symbol of the project.
We do not want to witness its extinction or the loss of what makes this countryside unique. Being part of the Alzanatura project gives us the opportunity and tools to change the course.
We continue to grow and adopt agroecological practices, reduce our impact, use natural methods for pest control without harming the environment, and make responsible use of resources to ensure more sustainable production.
We invite you to be part of this change with us.
Actions and achievements at Lagar de la Salud:
- Use of spontaneous plant cover throughout the year
- Creation of biodiversity islands in the vineyard with native plant species that serve as a refuge for multiple insect species, enhancing ecological balance and enriching vineyard biodiversity
- Certification in organic farming and production of organic wines
- Installation of nesting boxes for various bird and bat species
- Installation of birdbaths for birds and other species inhabiting the vineyard
- Contribution to the study and monitoring of the Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin population