Sustainability in Time of Crisis: Talk & Tasting

Moderated by Marta Mendonça, on this talk we will explore how sustainability can continue to advance across the wine value chain at a time when the industry faces mounting pressures—from climate change and economic uncertainty to shifting perceptions around alcohol.

We hope, by bringing together these different stakeholders, to broaden the discussion beyond the producer perspective and examine how sustainability is evolving in these challenging times.

The conversation will focus as always, on the practical realities behind sustainability commitments: what drives progress, what barriers remain, and how collaboration across the industry can help accelerate meaningful change. Also explore, from vineyard practices and packaging to transport and market expectations, to highlight how sustainability is increasingly linked to efficiency, resilience, and long-term competitiveness, or not!!

Guests:

• Keith Urich – Fair N Green – Germany
• Alexandre Relvas – Casa Relvas – Portugal
• Carolin Haas – Hillebrand Gori – Germany
• Guido Walter – Walter & Sohn – Germany