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 people: Ensuring the rights and well-being of workers, advancing equality and diversity, and nurturing good relations with neighbouring communities
Carbon accounting: Harmonising the metrics and methodologies. Is standardisation a realistic goal?
Consumers say they want sustainable wine; how can retailers deliver?
Wine standards and certification: Clarity, coordination and common cause. How do we make this happen?
How is wine adapting to the climate chaos? And is it moving fast enough?
Breaking out of the bubble: Learning from other industries - key lessons for wine. How standards can guide and incentivise sector-wide transformation.
Packaging: Mitigating glass impacts - is standard size & weight the key?
Vineyard inputs: A new approach to an old debate. Protecting human health, the environment and productivity.
Sustainable tourism: How do we link sustainable tourism with sustainable wine?
Strategy Panel: Why is sustainability now not a choice but a necessity? What does it mean for wine businesses?
How will the Sustainable Wine Roundtable catalyse change in the global wine industry? And why does it matter?
How can hospitality drive demand for sustainable wine?
Does glyphosate have a role in sustainable viticulture?
The shift to sustainable packaging and changing consumer perceptions with Joe Fattorini
What will be the role of data in driving technology gains for both sustainability and efficiency in vineyards and wineries? (March 2022)
Exploring sustainability in Bordeaux with Wendy Narby
Adapting to climate change in Alentejo
Establishing an industry-wide sustainability framework: Learnings from the Sustainable Restaurant Association
What does circularity and climate change adaptation in the vineyard look like in practice?
Does regenerative viticulture work in cool climates?
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