The new imperative of regenerative viticulture

In the face of the earth’s ecological crisis, the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF) aims to restore the vineyard landscape with a focus on rebuilding living soils and enhancing biodiversity into integrated natural ecosystems. As many as 90% of traditional wine regions could disappear by the end of the century. This stark forecast was presented by Professor Paul Behrens at the Sustainability in Drinks Conference in London in October, quantifying the potential impact that climate change could have on the wine industry as a whole. This reality highlights a shifting set of challenges that...