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Water retention in vineyards takes teamwork
Keeping water where it falls: how winegrowers, local authorities and other land users can plan measures across property boundaries.
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Wine-growing regions in Germany, Europe and around the world – landscapes, vineyard sites, soils and climate.
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La Gomera as a test case for sustainable island winegrowing
From 12 to 14 November, La Gomera will become a meeting place for specialists in sustainable winegrowing. The conference raises a central question: how can sustainability be measured on an island where water, steep slopes and transport routes all interact?
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Why Germany’s harvest estimates differ
Two estimates, two reference dates: what the harvest figures for 2026 tell us – and what remains unresolved.
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Understanding Portugal: origin before grape names
Douro, Dão, Bairrada: a presentation in Zurich shows why origin is the best way into Portugal’s wine world.
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Radebeuler Anglühen: The real test comes after the festival
On 7 and 8 November, wineries, hospitality businesses and cultural venues in Radebeul will welcome visitors to Anglühen. The town is bringing together accommodation offers for the occasion — but the programme alone cannot tell us whether the weekend will actually generate additional overnight stays and revenue.
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London wine fair: questions for the producers
At London's Fine Wine Encounter, wines from many regions meet an international audience. The programme provides an opportunity to discuss origin, maturity and price.
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Austria’s early harvest calls for new planning
When grapes ripen earlier, workers, picking teams and cellar equipment need to be ready earlier too — and work together more flexibly.
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KaiserHerbst: a wine weekend without an events marathon
As KaiserHerbst draws to a close, the number of events is not what counts. A look at the landscape and programme shows what a leisurely day can offer.
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Piacenza invites visitors to explore wine origins over three days
Three days, more than 300 wineries: Piacenza puts the focus on provenance, direct dialogue and wines beyond the familiar names.
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Denmark’s wine harvest cannot be reduced to a single figure
Frost, drought and delayed ripening have shaped Denmark’s 2026 harvest differently from estate to estate. Three estate reports show why individual harvest results do not yet add up to a national assessment.
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KaiserHerbst: a weekend at a gentler pace
KaiserHerbst runs until 8 November. An unhurried itinerary can reveal more of the region than a long list of events.
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Styrian Rieden: provenance, not rankings
The Vienna presentation offers an opportunity to compare Styrian single vineyards — best approached with questions rather than lists of winners.
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Climate adaptation in winegrowing: why individual measures are not enough
Saving water, protecting soils, factoring in labour and costs: climate adaptation does not begin with a single measure.
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