Jamie Goode’s book “Regenerative Viticulture”

Viticulture faces a turning point. We are beginning to realise that the way wine grapes are being grown is not truly sustainable.

May 23rd, 2022
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Nature-based strategies to regenerate the functioning and biodiversity of vineyards

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