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:
Wine’s original sin, debunking myths, and debating reality
What will a sustainable vineyard and winery look like in 2030?
In the winery: Sustainable design, and building efficiency
In the winery: Energy use and Capturing CO2 – should you do it?
In the winery: Water use
In the vineyard: Agroforestry and regeneration
In the vineyard: Water and irrigation
In the vineyard: How does sustainability regenerate vineyards without organics?
What are the regulatory, business case, and investor drivers for sustainability?
Can sustainability make vineyards and wineries more profitable? Practical examples
Optimising labour and human capital in vineyards and wineries
SWR Member Interview: Learnings from a regenerative organic trial in Paso Robles
SWR Member Interview: Transparency in tackling carbon emissions
Alternative packaging formats and social acceptance
Where are we headed with bottle weight reduction?
So you understand the need to tackle emissions: How do you get started?
Strategy in action: Real life examples of climate innovation creating business opportunity
SWR Thought Leadership Series: Crus Bourgeois raising sustainability standards in the Médoc
SWR Member Interview: Towards a sustainable, egalitarian, and inclusive wine industry in Argentina
SWR Member Interview: Sustainability in the Southern Rhône
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