In this episode we walk the landscapes of Barolo and Chianti with the Mapman Alessandro Masnaghetti. He explains how understanding landscapes increases our understanding of how and where sustainable farming and viticulture is possible. We all think about the justification for such an agricultural product as wine, as we could easily live without wine, but there are several reasons why vineyards play an important role in global agriculture - listen and find out. Links:https://www.enogea.it/alessandro-masnaghetti-editore/ https://www.barolomga360.it/en/https://www.facebook.com/alessandro.masnagh ..read more

How can we reduce the negative impacts of packaging - one effective way is recycling glass and accepting visually imperfect recycled glass bottles and lighter weight bottles. Claudio Agostini from glass packaging manufacturer Vetri Speciali explains in this episode the development and production process of glass bottles made with 100% recycled glass materials.  Vetri Speciali: https://www.vetrispeciali.com/  Wild Glass: https://www.vetrispeciali.com/fr/wild-glass  Estal packaging:  https://www.estal.com/es/distribucion-global-package-llc-.htm  Cullet:  is defined ..read more

Last year in October, the European Parliament took a very important vote to accept a Farm to Fork strategy. It is at the heart of the European Green Deal. Aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally friendly. Food Systems cannot really be resilient to crises such as the pandemic we've just had if they are not sustainable. Stefano Scavino is really Walking the Talk in this and he tells us about his Farm to Fork farming and consumer engagement in this episode. EU Farm to Fork Strategy: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en carciofo astig ..read more

What are the European wine quality control laws based on? How and what can you read from the labels? Professor Fino is an established professor at the Gastronomic University of Pollenzo - the so called Slow Food University, and his expertise lies on wine and food labeling legislation. In this episode we talk about the history of the Italian quality control legislation, its transparency and traceability. All changes to the DOCG and DOC legislations spring from the initiatives from the producers and then walks its way thru the country legislative bodies and then gets confirmed in the EU.  ..read more

Energy and water solutions are often the main sustainability themes most companies are looking for first, when starting their sustainability actions, but it’s a big step for many small companies requiring often a big investment. In this episode we will talk with industry specialist Piero Rossi Cairo who has switched sides from energy sector M&A lawyer to a viticulturists and he truly has deep knowledge on the subject - how to realize an energy solution that makes sense, saves money and resources at a winery?   Follow La Raia and their sustainability efforts https://www.la-raia.it/en&n ..read more

Vine thrives in areas where other agriculture is basically impossible - steep hillsides and relatively poor soils. It is a very long living perenna that during the long growing season, it sequesters carbon dioxide well - but it also has negative environmental impacts such as the cumulation of copper to the soil.  Professor Gily: http://www.gily.it/  Read more on pests and diseases: EIP-AGRI Focus Group Diseases and pests in viticulture Read Prof. Gily on climate change in viticulture: Climate change and viticulture  An interesting academic research paper on the increase of sust ..read more

What makes enogastronomic tourism and wine tourism so fascinating? How tourism’s negative impacts can be minimized and how the positive impacts can be spread? What are ways to sustainably grow tourism and lengthen the life cycle of tourism? These are topics we discuss with educator and tour guide Sandro Minella specialising in wine and gastronomic tours. Sandro Minella tours and lectures www.tasteyourway.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandro-minella-9b8a51b/  Langhe: https://langhe.net/ Agriment Italia https://www.agrimentitalia.it/ Next UNWTO conference on wine tourism in Alba ht ..read more

Eva Codina is a hospitality industry professional of many years and her latest endeavor has been the building and opening of Casa di Langa hotel. A truly sustainable approach has been applied in both the construction and operation of the hotel and restaurant.    Links to : Hotel website https://www.casadilanga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casadilanga/ Instagram: @casadilanga Krausegroup https://www.krausegroup.com/ GaS Studio con Parisotto+Formenton Architetti - Expert architects in sustainability   More about LEED certification Preferred Hotels and Resorts: https://p ..read more

Tom Hyland shares the latest stories from producers around Italy on their actions against climate change. The role of journalists is vital in informing consumers how to make more sustainable choices.  As there is no one solution that would fit all it’s important to share as many aspects of sustainability actions as possible.  Tom Hyland’s website: https://learnitalianwines.wordpress.com "The Wines and Foods of Piemonte"  - Tom's book you'll find from Amazon From the show: Simonit&Sirch is the developer of pruning methods that lengthen the life of the vine: https://simonitesi ..read more

This is Walk the Talk, a podcast that takes a curious approach to all aspects of sustainability in Wine, Gastronomy and Tourism. Together with my guests, we are exploring how our future will become more prosperous, equal, fair, harmonious and sustainable. Importers play a huge role in deciding what you find in your local wine shop. Alex Stålhandske from Lively Wines Sweden, walks us through their sustainable wine selection process to their portfolio. www.livelywines.se IG: @livelywinessweden https://www.facebook.com/livelywine/ Alexandra’s last glass of wine: When the Saints, a 100% Saint Laur ..read more