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🌿🍷 Unlock the Potential of Italy's Agriculture and Wine Industry! 🇮🇹 Are you considering diversifying your investment portfolio? Look no further than Italy's vibrant agriculture and wine sectors. From the sun-kissed vineyards of Tuscany to the fertile farmlands of Puglia, Italy offers a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and profitability. Why Invest in Italian Agriculture? High-Quality Produce: Italy's stringent regulations ensure top-notch quality. Geographical Advantage: Ideal climate and soil for diverse crops. Sustainability: Embrace organic and biodynamic farming trends. Why Invest in the Italian Wine Industry? Global Reputation: Italian wines are celebrated worldwide. Cultural Heritage: Be part of a rich, historical legacy. Tourism Appeal: Leverage the growing trend of wine tourism. 🌍🍇 Investment Opportunities Purchase Farmland: Own a piece of Italy's fertile land. Partnerships and Joint Ventures: Collaborate with local experts. Agri-Business Ventures: Invest in processing plants or distribution companies. Buy a Winery: Acquire established brands and infrastructure. Invest in Vineyards: Control wine production from the ground up. Wine Tourism Ventures: Develop tasting rooms and boutique hotels. #InvestmentOpportunities #Agriculture #WineIndustry #Italy #SustainableFarming #WineTourism #BusinessStrategy #LegalAdvice #EmergingTrends https://lnkd.in/dtMyTFtE

Navigating the “wild west” of regenerative viticulture! 🍇🌵 A recent article by The Drinks Business highlights the importance of rules and certification when it comes to furthering the regenerative movement. That’s where the Regenerative Organic Alliance Certification comes in... Domaine Bousquet earned #RegenerativeOrganic Certification (ROC) in 2022, becoming the first international winery to do so! But what does this seal of regenerative approval mean? ✅ More than just a label, the ROC is a commitment to meeting the highest standards set by the Regenerative Organic Alliance. We're proud to be transparent and annually audited. 💚 And it doesn’t end there — committing to the ROC is a journey of continuous improvement, one that is centered on not only giving back to the Earth but regenerating it for generations to come. 🌱 One way we regenerate our precious Gualtallary land is to refrain from tilling, or turning over the soil between vintages, something we have practiced for 22 months and counting! "The primary aim of regenerative viticulture is to increase the amount of carbon held in the ground,” writes The Drinks Business editor-in-chief Patrick Schmitt MW. “To do this, farmers should minimize tilling – or ditch it altogether – because the best way to destroy carbon in the soil is to turn it.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dfAvyZJ3 #DomaineBousquet #OrganicWine #TheDrinksBusiness

Climate change and increasing consumer demand for authentic, sustainable products are driving the grape-growing industry to adopt a more ecologically conscious approach. 🌱 🍇 Vineyards are now viewed as part of a broader ecological system, and the quality of wine is increasingly tied to the pure, natural flavors of sustainably grown grapes. This shift presents new challenges for grape growers that have never been encountered before. Why is precision viticulture one of the most important tools for addressing these challenges? Find out more about it in our recent article by Nuno Ramilo from Ramilo Wines. As a pilot partner in the SmartVitiNet project, Ramilo Wines not only offers its vineyards for field studies but also shares valuable insights on how to maximize the benefits of this technology for agricultural purposes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPXXVEYV #viticulture #agriculture

𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌱🍇 When I spoke with Alkina’s winemaker, Amelia Nolan, it quickly became clear that her dedication to terroir and organic farming goes far beyond typical practices. Alkina is pioneering an approach in the Barossa Valley that deeply respects the land, focusing on how every seemingly miniscule decision — from soil health to geological composition — brings out the distinct qualities of their vineyard. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚 For Alkina, terroir is about understanding how every layer - mineral composition, climate, biodiversity - interacts to shape the wines. By working with their environment, Alkina allows each wine to reflect the Barossa Valley’s unique character, bringing out qualities that truly define the region. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 Alkina uses biodynamic farming practices and a minimal intervention approach that helps preserve the land for future generations. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in every step, from nurturing healthy soils to reducing chemical inputs, ultimately producing wines that are as environmentally conscious as they are exceptional. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭? Tomorrow, I’ll dive into the challenges Alkina faces in pursuing such high standards in terroir-driven wines - and how they overcome them. But for today, let’s reflect on the power of terroir and what it brings to the glass. What does terroir mean to you? Drop your thoughts below! #SustainableWinemaking #Terroir #AlkinaWines #BarossaValley #WineIndustry #BiodynamicFarming #EnvironmentalStewardship

[WORKSHOP REPORT] - Rationalization of slope vineyards “Rationalization of slope vineyard” was a workshop promoted by ADVID - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Viticultura Duriense within the scope of the “Vine & Wine Portugal” supported by the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan by European Funds (NextGeneration EU), which aims to increase #competitiveness and #resilience in the wine vineyard sector in #Portugal. #innovation #pesticides #sustainableagriculture SOGRAPE

🇳🇿 Identification of the best viticultural areas by spatial optimisation: application in #NewZealand South Island in the context of climate change. 🔗 Read freely on #OENOOne: https://lnkd.in/daWnMKF5 🌎 The global winegrowing sector is under pressure due to the effects of global #climatechange. This is particularly true for New Zealand, where the #wine industry is limited to a few regions. 🔍 This study focuses on the South Island of New Zealand. It uses the Multi-objective Optimisation for Agrosystems (MOA) #model to: (1) Investigate how potential exposure to climate risks and phenological stages will evolve under climate change (2) Assess the suitability of current #vineyards for #viticulture in the future (3) Investigate potential emerging areas favourable for viticulture. 📊 The results show that a significant shift in the phenological stages of #veraison and #ripeness can be expected in the future due to the warming of the South Island of New Zealand. The projected phenological stages advancement is around one week in the near term for both Shared-Socioeconomic Pathways studied (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) and is more than three weeks and one month in long-term for SSP2–4.5 and SSP5-8.5 respectively. A regional to local increase in frost risk (Canterbury, Otago, and Southland) and a slight increase in disease risk (especially on the coast) are also projected in the future, while the South Island of New Zealand is not expected to be affected by heatwaves. The results show that Marlborough, New Zealand's most important winegrowing region, will continue to be one of the best areas for viticulture in the 21st century. On the other hand, new winegrowing opportunities are expected to emerge inland and southwards. 👉 Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the impact of climate change on the New Zealand wine industry and emphasises the need to adapt to changing climate conditions. It also provides insights into the future suitability of vineyards and identifies potential expansion areas for the New Zealand viticulture sector. 🤝 Thanks to the authors: Baptiste Hamon, Jeanne Thibault, Cyril Tissot, Amber Parker, HERVE QUENOL

Regenerative viticulture is rapidly gaining traction as a holistic approach to wine production that focuses on enhancing ecosystem health, promoting biodiversity, and improving soil fertility. This sustainable farming practice goes beyond traditional organic and biodynamic methods by actively restoring and revitalizing vineyard ecosystems. Some organic, sustainable, and biodynamic growers may disagree, but there is little doubt in early 2024 that sustainable viticulture is rapidly gaining acceptance as the gold standard in holistic, eco-friendly wine production. Check the full story on USA Ratings.

To celebrate the end of our third Regenerative Viticulture Series, we are summarising some reflections of what we have learned from this year’s episodes. We discussed plant diversity with Nick Paulin, where he shared his insights on his 12-species cover crop blend, including grasses, brassicas, legumes, chenopods, and cereals. The cover crops have dramatically increased soil microbial activity, as illustrated by the frequent ‘undies’ tests undertaken by Nick and the team at AONZ Vineyard. This involves Nick burying a pair of cotton underpants to later dig up. The state of degradation of the underpants will reflect microbial activity in the soil, and therefore soil health. The team found that the underpants from the block with the cover crop mix had biodegraded significantly more than the underpants buried in the block with a simple grasses mix. This was a ‘lightbulb’ moment for Nick and the team, because they could now see the visible differences in soil health between blocks, depending on the plant diversity. Felix Egerer also shared some insightful learnings about indicator plants and their significance. For instance, Felix had noticed that in certain parts of the vineyard where soils were deficient in calcium there were buttercups, known to have deeper roots which bring calcium to the surface of soils. Felix has learned that these indicator plants, sometimes seen as undesirable, are telling you something about the state of your soil. We also learned about indicators that occur when your soils are healing, such as a potassium release. This occurs because deeper plant roots push apart condensed layers of clay and nutrients which are bonded together through positive and negative charges. Once these charges are broken, the nutrients are available to plants in the soil once more. In our fascinating session with Nick Gill, we covered how to retrofit a trellis to accommodate sheep grazing year round. Nick and his team at Greystone vineyard spent nearly 2 years retraining their vines to grow to the new trellis height; this means that the sheep graze the lower parts of the vines, without eating the grapes. Adding sheep into the system has meant that they’ve cut down their diesel use by half, added manure to fertilise the soil, and contributed to their carbon neutral certification. We hope these sessions will continue to inform and empower viticulturists all over the world, therefore we have now created the Regen Viticulture Hub on our website, showcasing all of our Regenerative Viticulture Series episodes to date with summaries and recordings. This is a unique and valuable resource of in-depth and practical information about regenerative viticulture techniques! Please feel free to browse through the episodes and share with your communities 🍇 https://lnkd.in/d8PxD5jv If you are interested in learning more about Sectormentor, please contact the Vidacycle team at info@vidacycle.com.

Sustainable growing practices, building a sustainable future and being a force for good is embedded in our DNA 🌱 Learn more about our trial on regenerative organic viticulture, thanks to the highlight by WineBusiness Monthly featuring our O'Neill Head of Sustainability, Caine Thompson

Regenerative viticulture is rapidly gaining traction as a holistic approach to wine production that focuses on enhancing ecosystem health, promoting biodiversity, and improving soil fertility. This sustainable farming practice goes beyond traditional organic and biodynamic methods by actively restoring and revitalizing vineyard ecosystems. Some organic, sustainable, and biodynamic growers may disagree, but there is little doubt in early 2024 that sustainable viticulture is rapidly gaining acceptance as the gold standard in holistic, eco-friendly wine production. USA Ratings