The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020
Regenerative agriculture is all the rage across a wide variety of different crops, but what actually is it? With no common definition, many say it simply re-badges sustainable agriculture with a new, trendier name. However, proponents argue its primary focus on soil health focuses efforts on what is below ground, and that has major benefits for both carbon fixation, soil health, yield and ultimately all aspects of grape farming sustainability. Our panelists discuss how they define regenerative agriculture, whether it should replace other approaches (organic, biodynamic, etc.), what results they have seen so far from it, and more.
Speakers:
Neil Collins, winemaker and vineyard manager, Tablas Creek
Franco Costantini, managing director, Control Union UK
Gabriel Bloise, winemaker, Chakana Winery, Mendoza, Argentina
Facundo Bonamaizon, agronomist, Chakana Winery, Mendoza, Argentina
Moderator:
Luisa Rocca from Bruno Rocca vineyard on sustainable wine
Frederic Tomayan of Domaine de la Begude on sustainable wine making in Bandol
Alan Manley from Bartolo Mascarello on a sustainable ethos and climate change
What is a sustainable wine closure? Corks vs. the rest
Sustainability from the ground up: The story of Château George 7, Fronsac
Trends in sustainable wine: The limits of Natural, the potential of circular approaches
What do consumers want from Champagne brands?
Consumers demand total transparency in wine. What does this look like?
Wine brands have a responsibility to lead on sustainability
Bertrand Michat on sustainability at Jaboulet
Matthieu Barret, Domaine Du Coulet, on making sustainable Cornas
The challenges of being organic in Condrieu
How the Crus Bourgeois du Médoc is pushing sustainability practice
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