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🌿 Enhancing Wine Quality with Agrivoltaics 🍇 Exciting news from Svolta Srl in Apulia, Italy! Their innovative agrivoltaic system, featuring 7,770 solar panels, has revolutionized vineyard management. Key benefits include: * Delayed Harvest: Harvest postponed by 3-4 weeks, allowing better grape maturation. * Improved Wine Quality: Grapes maintain optimal sugar levels and acidity. Environmental Impact: Reduced water consumption by up to 20% and increased land yield by 20-60%. * Weather Protection: Shields vines from extreme weather, reducing water stress and wind damage. SolarWine seamlessly combines clean energy production, agricultural efficiency, and crop yield optimization. By integrating Solar Technology with Machine Learning, we empower farmers while contributing to a more sustainable future. 🌞🍷 #Agrivoltaics #SustainableFarming #WineInnovation #SolarEnergy #VineyardTech

It is MYCOPHYTO time to be part of our series #SMEsolutions 🙌. The company mission focuses on 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, and 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆. 🌱🌎 Many other technologies were presented at the Enoforum on the Road Chile and EPAWI mission in South America, by 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, and you can check them on our Innovation Catalogue.🍷 Follow us on our Social Media Channels, and don't miss the next technologies to be presented! #WICAbyEPAWI #joinus #DiscoverTogether #wineinnovation #wine #wineindustry #winetechnology #technology INNOVI Clúster Vitivinícola Català INNO'VIN ADVID - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Viticultura Duriense/ CoLAB VINES&WINES Fondazione Agrifood & Bioeconomy FVG Vinidea European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP)

𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌱🍇 When I spoke with Alkina’s winemaker, Amelia Nolan, it quickly became clear that her dedication to terroir and organic farming goes far beyond typical practices. Alkina is pioneering an approach in the Barossa Valley that deeply respects the land, focusing on how every seemingly miniscule decision — from soil health to geological composition — brings out the distinct qualities of their vineyard. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚 For Alkina, terroir is about understanding how every layer - mineral composition, climate, biodiversity - interacts to shape the wines. By working with their environment, Alkina allows each wine to reflect the Barossa Valley’s unique character, bringing out qualities that truly define the region. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 Alkina uses biodynamic farming practices and a minimal intervention approach that helps preserve the land for future generations. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in every step, from nurturing healthy soils to reducing chemical inputs, ultimately producing wines that are as environmentally conscious as they are exceptional. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭? Tomorrow, I’ll dive into the challenges Alkina faces in pursuing such high standards in terroir-driven wines - and how they overcome them. But for today, let’s reflect on the power of terroir and what it brings to the glass. What does terroir mean to you? Drop your thoughts below! #SustainableWinemaking #Terroir #AlkinaWines #BarossaValley #WineIndustry #BiodynamicFarming #EnvironmentalStewardship

Climate change and increasing consumer demand for authentic, sustainable products are driving the grape-growing industry to adopt a more ecologically conscious approach. 🌱 🍇 Vineyards are now viewed as part of a broader ecological system, and the quality of wine is increasingly tied to the pure, natural flavors of sustainably grown grapes. This shift presents new challenges for grape growers that have never been encountered before. Why is precision viticulture one of the most important tools for addressing these challenges? Find out more about it in our recent article by Nuno Ramilo from Ramilo Wines. As a pilot partner in the SmartVitiNet project, Ramilo Wines not only offers its vineyards for field studies but also shares valuable insights on how to maximize the benefits of this technology for agricultural purposes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPXXVEYV #viticulture #agriculture

Did you know that the natural microbiota of grapevines can play a crucial role in sustainable viticulture? At the VINNY Project, we are tapping into the potential of microbiota - microorganisms that live naturally on grapevines - to develop innovative biopesticides. By leveraging the power of microbiota, we aim to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and promote a healthier, more balanced ecosystem in vineyards. #viticulture #sustainable #VINNY #project #microbiota

Looking forward to collaborating on sustainability and climate change initiatives. What initiatives are you most excited to learn about? What results have you noticed from your companies' sustainability efforts? #sustainability #climatechange #collaboration #consulting

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲? 🌍🍷 In the sun-soaked plains of Puglia, Italian wine producer Svolta Srl is cultivating Primitivo grapes—varieties typical to the cool Dolomites of Northern Italy.  The secret? Agrovoltaic technology. 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗰𝘀 allow diverse grape varieties to flourish in new climates and challenging conditions. The practice utilizes strategically placed, tilted solar panels to create a protective microclimate, shielding vines from extreme weather, intense sunlight, and strong winds.  This stable environment 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 by up to 20%, balances acidity, 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 by 20-60%, and optimizes sugar levels, resulting in 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! Across the Mediterranean, Start AgriTech graduate AGRILIGHT Energy has implemented innovative agrovoltaic solutions. For over 12 years, more than 20 grape varieties have been tested on a semi-commercial plot at the Ramat Negev Research Center, where Agrilight’s technology has enabled diverse viticulture to thrive in challenging desert conditions. We love to see agrovoltaics being embraced worldwide. Cheers to sustainable #viticulture! 🍇 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dQ3-4gDM #FrontierRNG #Agrovoltaics #SustainableWine #ClimateTech #Innovation #DesertTech 

🌟 Just returned from an incredible visit to Château Lucey Halde, and I'm inspired by the innovative agro-science practices they’re implementing in their vineyards! 🍇 At Château Lucey Halde, they’re not just making exceptional wine – they’re pushing the boundaries of agricultural science to enhance sustainability and grape quality. 🌱 Here are a few fascinating insights I gained: 1. Precision Viticulture: Utilizing advanced technology to monitor vine health and soil conditions, ensuring each vine receives optimal care. 2. Sustainable Practices: Implementing eco-friendly methods, from organic fertilizers to integrated pest management, reducing environmental impact. 3. Soil Health Management: Studying soil composition and biodiversity to maintain nutrient-rich, healthy vineyards. 4. Water Conservation: Using innovative irrigation techniques to conserve water while maintaining vine health and grape quality. It’s inspiring to see how science and tradition blend seamlessly at Château Lucey Halde to create wines that are not only exquisite but also environmentally responsible. Cheers to the future of sustainable winemaking! 🍷🌿 #SustainableWine #AgroScience #WineInnovation

🍇 Is it possible to combine agriculture and energy production? Italian wine producer proves it's possible. ☀ By combining photovoltaics and grape cultivation, it is possible to: ▪ reduce the negative impact of extreme weather (heat, wind) on crops, ▪ reduce water consumption ▪ improve wine quality and ▪ produce some energy on occasion. Sounds interesting? Grab a coffee and read this article 👇

🍷 Fan of Primitivo—and solar? Here's some interesting news for those in the agriculture sector considering PV, and good news for wine drinkers: ▪️ PV Magazine has covered fascinating research in Italy looking at the impact of agrivoltaics at a vineyard, where installing solar over the vines led to a delay in the harvest relative to similar farms nearby. ▪️ This meant their grapes, Primitivo and Goldtraminer for anyone curious 🍇, were shielded from some extreme heat that hit earlier crops. That, and much more. As the Italian Sustainable Agrivoltaic Association's Emilio Roggero explained: "Technical studies show it reduced exposure to extreme weather, cut environmental impact, lowered water consumption by up to 20%, and increased land yield by 20% to 60%." Agrivoltaics for the win! 🚜🔆 #solarindustry #agrivoltaics #photovoltaics #renewableenergy #wine #sustainability #agriculture https://lnkd.in/dQ3-4gDM