On the occasion of Vinitaly, at the Prosecco DOC Theatre (Stand B4, Hall 4), the Consortium for the Protection of Prosecco DOC and Veneto Agricoltura presented AmpeloPros, a project launched at a strategic moment for the wine sector in terms of attention to environmental sustainability and market supply.
Nicola Dell’Acqua, Director of Veneto Agricoltura, declared:
‘The impacts of climate change on agricultural crops are increasingly evident and, in the case of wine, are affecting the organoleptic and sensory characteristics of grapes and therefore wines, with the risk of changing the product’s distinctive characteristics. In this experimental project, Veneto Agricoltura’s contribution is to collaborate with the Prosecco DOC Consortium by providing many years of experience in wine-growing and wine-making experimentation conducted both on varieties resistant to fungal diseases (PIWI) and on native grape varieties. In addition, the Agency’s Pilot and Demonstration Agencies are carrying out experimental vineyards useful for identifying vine varieties potentially capable of integrating with the ampelographic base envisaged by the specification of the denomination and satisfying the characteristics of freshness and aromaticity that distinguish Prosecco DOC. Lastly, sensory analysis tests are underway to verify the typicality of Prosecco DOC wine: at Vinitaly 2025, a tasting of an initial selection of wines was organised.’
In addition to pure Glera, the tasting included several blends between Glera at 85% and varieties with a high acidic component such as Raboso Piave at 15%, and with resistant varieties such as Johanniter, also at 15%.
Consortium President Giancarlo Guidolin comments:
‘Climate change is forcing the wine sector to make strategic choices and innovative solutions to protect the identity and quality of its products. This project is part of a path of research and experimentation that is fundamental for the future of DOC Prosecco. Thanks to the scientific and technical contribution of Veneto Agricoltura, the Consortium reinforces its commitment to sustainability and safeguarding the territory, ensuring the Denomination a future worthy of its tradition and the international market.’
