For resilient and climate-fit vineyards: Living Vineyards on tour in Europe

Living Vineyards Tour. A climate protection initiative touring Europe.

In November, the Porto Protocol, a global initiative for climate protection in viticulture, will tour Europe with the Living Vineyards Tour. The aim is to raise awareness of ecosystem restoration and the promotion of vineyard biodiversity through a series of field workshops and roundtable discussions in seven countries.

Vienna, 5 November 2025

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Extreme weather events, parched soils, dwindling biodiversity: more and more winegrowers are at a loss in their vineyards due to the effects of climate change — and are facing an uncertain future. How can they continue to work in a high-quality and sustainable way under these conditions? This is exactly where the Living Vineyards Tour, running from 6 November to 1 December 2025, comes in: it supports, connects, and offers solutions. Each workshop will feature local producers, guest experts, and field demonstrations — making every encounter unique and highly practical. Among them are Jamie Goode, author and regenerative viticulture expert; Hans Reiner Schultz, President of Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany; and Marta Cortegana, an expert in sustainable agriculture and territorial development.

“The Living Vineyards embodies what the Porto Protocol stands for — collaboration in action,” says Adrian Bridge, CEO of the Porto Protocol Foundation. “By bringing these discussions into the field, we’re turning shared knowledge into tangible impact.”

This “travelling community of practice” will visit seven European countries: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Austria. Wine professionals, producers, changemakers, and members of the press are equally invited to take part in the all-day workshops and discussions. Registration via e-mail: info@portoprotocol.com

The tour will be led by Cristina Crava from the Porto Protocol and Kelly Mulville, Director of Viticulture at Paicines Ranch (California) and a pioneer in regenerative viticulture, who will travel to Europe to collaborate with fellow Living Vineyards members. Together, they will guide participants through practical field experiences exploring soil health, biodiversity, and whole-system vineyard design. More information: portoprotocol.com/about-us/our-work/living-vineyards-tour

LIVING VINEYARDS TOUR 2025 — SCHEDULE
ITALY
6–7 November: Piemonte, Vini Ragerra
10 November: Tuscany, San Polino
SPAIN
12 November: Penedès, Most Festival Penedès
13 November: Priorat, Field trips
PORTUGAL
14 November: Alentejo, Tapada de Coelheiros
17 November: Tejo, Quinta do Sampayo
UNITED KINGDOM
19 November: The Vineyard and Winery Show
20 November: Silverhand Estate
FRANCE
21 November: Languedoc, Château Maris
GERMANY
26 November: Mosel, Staffelter Hof
AUSTRIA
29 November: Langenlois, Fred Loimer
1 December: Traunkirchen, respekt-BIODYN

The Porto Protocol Foundation was founded by Taylor’s Port in 2018 with the aim of accelerating climate protection in the wine world. The network provides practical solutions and facilitates exchange. General Manager Marta Mendonça and Head of Projects Cristina Crava, who lead the network, which now counts over 250 members worldwide. Through initiatives such as the Living Vineyards Tour and the Unpacking Wine Guide (published in 2024), the Porto Protocol empowers the industry to take the lead on sustainability. Sponsoring partners are welcome to get involved. portoprotocol.com

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THE PORTO PROTOCOL FOUNDATION
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Contakt: Marta Mendonça
Tel. +351 932 160 185, Email: marta.mendonca@portoprotocol.com
portoprotocol.com

LIVING VINEYARDS TOUR
6 November to 1 Dezember 2025
portoprotocol.com/about-us/our-work/living-vineyards-tour

REGISTRATION
info@portoprotocol.com

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Further enquiries:
Sylvia Petz | DACH region representative of the Porto Protocol
Agency for organised enjoyment
Gumpendorfer Strasse 16/8, 1060 Vienna, Austria sylvia-petz.at
Email: sp@sylvia-petz.at, Tel. +43 699 1100 8040

Marta Mendonça | Porto Protocol
Email: marta.mendonca@portoprotocol.com, Tel. +351 932 160 185