Uncovering Social Implications of Circular Strategies in the Wine Industry: A Systematic Literature Review

The wine industry is increasingly adopting circular economy (CE) strategies to reduce resource intensity, valorise residues and create economic opportunities. Yet, the social dimension of sustainability remains largely overlooked, limiting the understanding of CE's full impact. This systematic literature review of 387 peer‐reviewed articles provides a novel perspective for wine business management, linking circular strategies to potential social implications along and beyond the wine value chain. Findings confirm that social implications are rarely addressed but reveal that CE can influence key social hotspots. The review also identifies major limitations—such as methodological constraints, inconsistent CE terminology and limited use of circularity metrics—that may hinder evaluation and strategic decision‐making. By systematically mapping valorisation pathways for wine by‐products, the study offers structured insights for managers and policymakers to design circular strategies that holistically consider social, environmental and economic effects.