Alentejo initiative receives researchers, winemakers and producers from various worldwide regions.

The 12th Alentejo Vitiviniculture Symposium, one of the most important debate forums in the winemaker in Portugal, is scheduled for June 22 and 23, at the Alentejo Science and Technology Park (PACT) in Herdade da Barra Rala (street Luís Adelino Fonseca, 7005-345 Évora). Focusing on sustainability and future trends of wine and vineyards, the initiative has been taking place every three years since 1988.

In two days of the event, the estimated 150 participants will have the opportunity to listen and share knowledge with about three dozen professionals, researchers, winemakers and producers from various worldwide regions.

In debate, topics such as the castes of the future of the Alentejo region, climate change and the biological paradigm of the vineyards will be addressed. The communication of sustainability, wine in the future food chain, packaging and water and soils are themes that will also be put on the table.

The opening session of the Symposium takes place at 9:45 am and will be in charge of Francisco Mateus, chairman of the Alentejo Regional Wine Committee (CVRA), which points out that "discussing the future and sustainability has become inseparable to the wine sector, so this Event is extremely important to share knowledge, experiences and best practices with national and international experts, looking at the development and innovation of the sector. ”

Participants wishing to participate in the largest international wine and sustainability forum in the country may register through this link. To be present on a day of the event, the value is 85 euros per person, and for both days of the symposium, is 170 euros, being the participation at the dinner of the 35 euros symposium.

The initiative is the responsibility of CVRA, the Alentejo Technical Association of Viticultures (ATAVA), the Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDRA), the Alentejo Regional Directorate of Agriculture (Drapal) and the University of Évora.

It is recalled that Alentejo has been highlighted as a sustainable winemaker par excellence, so the 12th Alentejo Vitiviniculture Symposium reaffirms the region's commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability in vineyards and wineries.