Satellite monitoring of the impacts of extreme events on the vineyard

The Consortium for the Protection of Prosecco DOC is particularly pleased with the approval of the SGUARDO project – Satellite monitoring of the impacts of extreme events on the vineyard by the Region.
The project sees the participation of three institutional bodies – Veneto Region, through the Agri-Food Directorate; University of Padua, through the Department of Agronomy, Animals, Food, Natural Resources and Environment (DAFNAE); and Veneto Agency for Payments (AVEPA) – whose synergy aims to provide concrete and innovative support to the wine sector, with the involvement of other actors such as Abaco and the Treviso-Belluno Defense Consortium.

The Prosecco DOC Consortium has been the promoter of this initiative, not only to monitor and analyze the evolution of extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts and extensive hailstorms, but also to be able to intervene in a timely manner on supply management.

In fact, thanks to the implementation of satellite systems capable of detecting different gradients of chlorophyll refraction and weather radar, the tool will be able to identify and demarcate areas affected by calamitous events, as well as their negative impacts on grape quantity and quality. Such technology, therefore, will be able to support control activities by intensifying them in affected areas, avoiding waste of resources, including CO2 emissions, to the benefit of the environment.

So, the integration of satellite data will contribute to a profound transformation of agriculture, pursuing the sustainability goals set by the Consortium, supporting the entire supply chain and ensuring a quality product for the consumer.

The Consorzio di Tutela della DOC Prosecco has recently taken a prominent role within Wine in Moderation, becoming National Coordinator.

Wine in Moderation is an international association that aims to spread the culture of “responsible drinking” by educating the public through a series of initiatives such as informational events and training for companies. Examples include the establishment of Wine in Moderation Day, which will be celebrated every November 8, and the upcoming Congress on “Lifestyle, Diet, Wine & Health” to be held in Rome from March 26-28, 2025. The activities carried out in 2023 by the various bodies have been compiled in the report prepared by Wine in Moderation.

How to be part of Wine in Moderation

Wine in Moderation is made up of many members but offers different ways to participate, allowing anyone to contribute to the project according to their possibilities and resources. How?

The Consortium therefore invites everyone to be an active part of this movement: becoming a supporter is very easy, just register through this link. Alcohol abuse is a social scourge that needs to be combated, and together, it is possible to incentivize positive change by making consumers aware that “The greatest wine is the one you can remember.”

The luxurious setting of the Sheraton Hotel in London played host to the long-awaited Glass of Bubbly Sustainability Summit, a major event in the wine industry and media calendar, a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of Sparkling Wine.

The event was proposed by Glass Of Bubbly, one of the most important online resources for news and information on sparkling wines, which contributes to highlighting the territories, producers and all the aromas and flavours on the planet.

Prosecco DOC this year joined the organisation with The Glass of Bubbly Sustainability Sparkling Wine Summit presented by Prosecco DOC, to fuel the discussion on sustainability in the sparkling wine sector with important partners such as Slowfood UK and Sustainable Wine Roundtable.

The event was moderated by Neil Phillips, Brand Ambassador of Prosecco DOC in the UK: a highly competent professional who, with over thirty years of experience in the wine and equestrian sectors, is able to make these worlds accessible to experts and novices alike.

Neil conducted two masterclasses dedicated to Veneto-Friuli bubbles, delving into the characteristics of the Denomination and always keeping the theme of sustainability at the centre.

The conference concluded with the Walk Around Tasting, during which producers had the opportunity to have their wines tasted by a selected audience of sector operators, importers and members of the press, encouraging the exchange of knowledge and potential commercial developments.

Participating companies: Ombre Wine; La Gioiosa; Fantinel; Paladin; Perlage Winery; Torresella.

So, the Glass of Bubbly Sustainability Summit was a highly relevant event for the sector, highlighting the growing importance of sustainability and offering valuable insights for a more prosperous and conscious future.

The Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco is the new National Coordinator of Wine in Moderation, the first Consortium in Italy to support this important initiative.

The aim of the project is to encourage a culture of responsible and moderate drinking through education, awareness-raising and communication, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the wine world. These activities will not only benefit wine professionals, but also empower consumers to make informed choices.

By welcoming the Prosecco DOC as National Coordinator, Wine in Moderation recognises the vital role that this Denomination plays in its territory, in Italy and abroad, emphasising its social responsibility towards all stakeholders.

Sandro Sartor, President of Wine in Moderation

‘We are thrilled to welcome the Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco as the new National Coordinator in Italy. His dedication to fostering a sustainable wine culture aligns perfectly with our mission, and we look forward to working together to further advance responsible consumption practices within the wine industry, and we truly hope that this will be the first of many other large and significant Appellation Consortia across Europe and wider.’

Stefano Zanette, President of the Prosecco DOC Consortium

‘For several years, the Consortium has been reflecting on its responsibility towards consumer health. In the past we have supported and promoted responsible consumption in various ways, but now the time has come to join this great initiative – Wine in Moderation – which fits perfectly with our values and beliefs. An unhealthy lifestyle with excessive consumption, today more than ever, is a phenomenon that must be fought, without damaging the social and economic heritage of the wine sector. As National Coordinators, we will carry out many activities focused on conscious consumption to ensure that this message reaches everyone, especially the new generations that we will try to bring closer to the culture of wine’.

More information on Wine in Moderation: http://www.wineinmoderation.com/

 

Per la vendemmia 2023, sono vigenti le seguenti disposizioni:

Di seguito potrete scaricare le indicazioni tecniche di vendemmia:

Il Consorzio rimane a disposizione per eventuali chiarimenti (Andrea Battistella – Mail ricerca@consorzioprosecco.it – Tel: 0422/1483392)

Un sincero augurio di buona vendemmia da tutto lo staff del Consorzio!

In the 2017-18 wine-growing season, with resolutions no. 1202 of the Veneto Region and no. 1221 of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, the Prosecco designation adjusted its wine-growing potential from 23,250 hectares to 24,450 hectares of Glera. The increase was achieved through a call for tenders that rewarded companies with environmental certification (organic and Sqnpi) and which, during the year, had committed to creating and maintaining a hedge or copse-type tree and shrub plantation, equal to at least 5% of the allocated suitability. At the end of the work, 76 hectares of hedges/groves were created, equal to 6.3% of the increase (an area greater than expected), which contributed to increasing the biodiversity and landscape beauty of our territory.
This initiative allowed the Consortium to join the Mosaico Verde project for the enhancement of biodiversity in the Prosecco appellation.

The results: