Improving Sustainable Practices in Viticulture and Enology provides an up-to-date view on the major issues concerning the sustainability of the wine supply chain. The book describes problems and solutions on the use of inputs (e.g., water, energy) and emphasizes the roles and limitations of implementing circularity in the sector. It identifies some of the most relevant metrics while pinpointing the most critical issues concerning the environmental impacts of wine’s supply chain (vineyards, wineries, trading). This is a novel reference to help the industry excel in production while improving current environmental practices. Professionals in industry, academics, environmentalists and anyone interested in gaining knowledge in sustainable solutions and practices in viticulture and wine production will find this resource indispensable. Suggests and discusses solutions to overcome challenges imposed by adverse climate conditions Presents innovative technologies that have an impact on the efficiency of resources and recycling Includes technological tools for more precise monitoring and management in the wine supply chain

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.As climate change becomes a growing reality, more industries must grapple with how to implement sustainable business practices at every step of the production process. This is especially true for viticulture, where every step of production can take years to come to fruition, and any decision made

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Toward a Sustainable Wine Industry: Green Enology in Practice takes a broad look at the emerging trend of using sustainable wine production methods and business practices. It covers a multitude of aspects of the sustainable wine industry, including production methods, recycling efforts, customer

Healthy Vines, Pure Wines serves as a guide, which derives its information from real-world sources to share green practices in sustainable viticulture in a practical way. Including a how-to on treating vineyard issues organically, a look at how climate change is affecting viticulture, and a special focus on women in the field, this handbook maintains a forward focus. Also included are 16 case studies on successful organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wineries from the San Francisco North Bay Region, focusing on how what each has done can be replicated.

Sustainable wine businesses are being crafted around the world, leaving the land in better shape for the next generation. In this book, four case studies reveal that sustainability in the wine industry it is tied tightly to long-term profitability.

Advances in Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking Microbiology is an international scientific research eBook on the context of sustainable viticulture and winemaking development from the microbiological point of view. The Editors welcome the lectors to read multidisciplinary articles that bridge viticulture and winemaking with microbial ecology, environmental and social sciences. Manuscripts focus on novel findings underlining those relationships. The journal ‘Frontiers in Microbiology’ published original research articles that demonstrate a clear scientific breakthrough versus current knowledge. This eBook covers application fields such as sustainable viticulture, sustainable winemaking, the climatic global change, the preservation of natural resources and health, agriculture and biodiversity, ecological, economical and social impacts of beverages and food quality and security management and the geographical distribution of yeast and bacteria populations related to winemaking issues of agricultural changes. ‘If wine was perfect, there would be no need for microorganisms for a sustainable viticulture and winemaking’ - Gustavo Cordero-Bueso

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