In this episode we walk the landscapes of Barolo and Chianti with the Mapman Alessandro Masnaghetti. He explains how understanding landscapes increases our understanding of how and where sustainable farming and viticulture is possible. We all think about the justification for such an agricultural product as wine, as we could easily live without wine, but there are several reasons why vineyards play an important role in global agriculture - listen and find out. Links:https://www.enogea.it/ales...
Oct 2, 2022
39 min
Many issues of social sustainability is a subject too rarely touched in the wine world. It’s often for the uncomfortable topics that we need to find straightforward solutions. In this episode I speak with Laura Donadoni who brought up a great, simple idea that is used in other industries in the USA and proposed it to the Italian wine industry; sexual harrasment prevention courses that teach and educate workers how to recognize inappropriate behaviour and how to act when we experience or vitne...
Jul 27, 2022
33 min
How can we reduce the negative impacts of packaging - one effective way is recycling glass and accepting visually imperfect recycled glass bottles and lighter weight bottles. Claudio Agostini from glass packaging manufacturer Vetri Speciali explains in this episode the development and production process of glass bottles made with 100% recycled glass materials. Vetri Speciali: https://www.vetrispeciali.com/ Wild Glass: https://www.vetrispeciali.com/fr/wild-glass Estal packaging:...
Jul 19, 2022
24 min
Last year in October, the European Parliament took a very important vote to accept a Farm to Fork strategy. It is at the heart of the European Green Deal. Aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally friendly. Food Systems cannot really be resilient to crises such as the pandemic we've just had if they are not sustainable. Stefano Scavino is really Walking the Talk in this and he tells us about his Farm to Fork farming and consumer engagement in this episode.EU Farm to Fork S...
Jul 13, 2022
34 min
What are sustainably savvy travellers requesting when planning a wine & gastronomic tour? How sustainable choices can be nudged into all itineraries? These are issues that Martina considers when building her gastronomic tours in the Piedmont and Ligurian regions. Knowing and engaging with the various partners - wineries, cheesemongers, botanists, bakers and many many others is key to providing a memorable and sustainable experience! Read more on ecological accommodation and sus...
Jul 6, 2022
31 min
What are the European wine quality control laws based on? How and what can you read from the labels? Professor Fino is an established professor at the Gastronomic University of Pollenzo - the so called Slow Food University, and his expertise lies on wine and food labeling legislation. In this episode we talk about the history of the Italian quality control legislation, its transparency and traceability. All changes to the DOCG and DOC legislations spring from the initiatives from the producer...
Jun 29, 2022
41 min
#12 Piero Rossi Cairo, owner of Tenuta Rossi Cairo, La Raia - renewable energy solutions in wineries
Energy and water solutions are often the main sustainability themes most companies are looking for first, when starting their sustainability actions, but it’s a big step for many small companies requiring often a big investment. In this episode we will talk with industry specialist Piero Rossi Cairo who has switched sides from energy sector M&A lawyer to a viticulturists and he truly has deep knowledge on the subject - how to realize an energy solution that makes sense, saves money and re...
Jun 22, 2022
26 min
Vine thrives in areas where other agriculture is basically impossible - steep hillsides and relatively poor soils. It is a very long living perenna that during the long growing season, it sequesters carbon dioxide well - but it also has negative environmental impacts such as the cumulation of copper to the soil. Professor Gily: http://www.gily.it/ Read more on pests and diseases: EIP-AGRI Focus Group Diseases and pests in viticultureRead Prof. Gily on climate change in viticulture: ...
Jun 15, 2022
32 min
What makes enogastronomic tourism and wine tourism so fascinating? How tourism’s negative impacts can be minimized and how the positive impacts can be spread? What are ways to sustainably grow tourism and lengthen the life cycle of tourism? These are topics we discuss with educator and tour guide Sandro Minella specialising in wine and gastronomic tours.Sandro Minella tours and lectures www.tasteyourway.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandro-minella-9b8a51b/ Langhe: https://langhe....
Jun 8, 2022
38 min
Eva Codina is a hospitality industry professional of many years and her latest endeavor has been the building and opening of Casa di Langa hotel. A truly sustainable approach has been applied in both the construction and operation of the hotel and restaurant. Links to :Hotel website https://www.casadilanga.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casadilanga/Instagram: @casadilangaKrausegroup https://www.krausegroup.com/GaS Studio con Parisotto+Formenton Architetti - Expert architect...
May 31, 2022
35 min
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