Wine Growing Essentials for Small Scale Sustainable Viniculture

di Richard Skiba (Autore)

Richard Skiba, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This book is a guide to small-scale sustainable viniculture, offering insights into every stage of vineyard management and winemaking with a strong emphasis on eco-friendly and community-centered practices. From foundational principles to advanced techniques, it equips readers with practical tools to navigate the complexities of sustainable winemaking, highlighting its environmental, economic, and social benefits. The book begins with an exploration of the essence and history of viticulture, examining the significance of wines, grape varieties, and the motivations for small-scale sustainable production. It underscores the broader impacts of sustainability on the environment, local economies, and community well-being. Readers are guided through essential vineyard planning steps, including site selection, terroir assessment, and layout design, with a focus on biodiversity and ecosystem health. Detailed chapters cover vineyard management practices like organic soil preparation, water conservation, integrated pest management, and the use of cover crops. For winemaking, step-by-step instructions focus on sustainable methods for fermentation, aging, bottling, and marketing, blending traditional and innovative approaches. With marketing strategies tailored for small-scale producers, the book offers tools to engage eco-conscious consumers. Appendices provide templates, a glossary, and a task calendar, making it an indispensable resource for aspiring winemakers, seasoned growers, and sustainability advocates.

• Autore: Richard Skiba
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 11:02:07
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Richard Skiba
• EAN: 9798347716128

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