Click here to join the upcoming Winefrontiers webinar
on June 24 (in English).
Discovering the Vineyards of Tomorrow:
How Climate Change Is Driving Viticulture Northward and to Higher Altitudes
Viticulture is on the move.
As climate change reshapes traditional growing regions, the world of wine is undergoing a silent but profound revolution. Across Europe and North America, vineyards are migrating northward and climbing to higher elevations in search of cooler microclimates and optimal conditions for quality grape production.
This shift is opening up exciting new terroirs—yet each new frontier presents unique challenges.
To thrive in these emerging environments, growers need carefully selected grape varieties, clones, and rootstocks tailored to the specific conditions of these novel vineyards. Choosing the right plant material is now more crucial than ever.
Join our webinar to explore this dynamic evolution of modern viticulture and discover how science, innovation, and experience are helping winegrowers adapt to tomorrow’s landscapes.
Click here to join the upcoming Winefrontiers webinar
on June 24 (in English).
Agenda:
Heading North: Viticulture's Search for Cooler Climes
Climate changes pushes the boundaries of successful viticulture ever further north with new disease-resistant varieties leading the way.
The cases in North America and Europe.
Webinar
Tuesday, June 24 at 6 PM Italian time, 9 AM California.
• «From 200 hectares to 5,000 in 50 years – the growth of British viticulture»
by Stephen Skelton, Viticultural Consultant and Master of Wine
• «From Genes to Vines: Advancing disease-resistant wine grapes in the U.S.»
by Luis Antonio Diaz Garcia, Dep. Of Viticolture and Enology, University of California Davis
• «Not just Icewine, young Canadian viticulture dreams big»
by Simone Castellarin Wine Research Centre | Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia
• «VCR, a century of innovation in viticulture»
by Yuri Zambon, director VCR, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo
• «The future of sustainable viticulture needs natural genes and biotech DNA»
by Gabriele di Gaspero, Iga, Institute of Applied Genomics Udine
• «Resilience to climate change depends on the roots»
by Gabriele Cola, University of Milan.
Key Topics:
- 🌱 The new frontiers of viticulture: moving north and going higher
- 🔍 How to identify the ideal varieties and clones for these terroirs
- 🌿 The role of propagation material in ensuring quality, resilience, and typicity
- 🛰️ Tools, research, and data supporting growers in new vineyard sites
- 🍇 Success stories: case studies from pioneering regions
Whether you're a viticulturist, winemaker, nursery professional, researcher, or simply passionate about the future of wine, this is an unmissable opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
