Water Management in Wine – Research Edition

DATE: January 23rd at 9am London time

HOST: 

• Jihany Brecci (Stella Pietro vineyards/ Brazil)

GUESTS:  

• Hervé Quénol (National Centre for Scientific Research/France)
• Kees Van Leeuwen (Bordeaux University’s Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin / France)
• Helena Ferreira Manuel (Herdade dos Lagos / Portugal)

Introduction / Description

Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 9:00 AM London Time for an engaging virtual roundtable hosted by the Porto Protocol Foundation, bringing together industry professionals and climate change researchers to explore the critical topic of water management in the vineyard. 

Moderated by Jihany Brecci, founder of STELLA PIETRO Vineyards, this special research edition of the Climate Talks features Dr. Kees van Leeuwen, Professor and Researcher at Bordeaux University’s Institute of Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (ISVV), Dr. Hervé Quénol, Geographer-Climatologist of France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Helena Ferreira Manuel, Head of Agriculture Management and Sustainability at Herdade dos Lagos. 

At the occasion, Dr. van Leeuwen will explore the impact of water constraints on the terroir expression in wine; while Dr. Quénol will shed light on shifts in overarching water cycles and the potential of geo-climatic analogue regions. Ms. Manuel will share actionable strategies for sustainable water use in the vineyard. 

This session offers a global perspective on the latest research and practical solutions to empower vineyards to build resilience in the face of water scarcity.