In this conversation, Suzanne Mustacich speaks with Mireia Torres from Familia Torres about the importance of forgotten wine grapes, the impact of climate change on vineyards, and the recovery of ancestral Catalan varieties. Mireia is the Director of Innovation & Knowledge at Familia Torres; she’s leading their work in recovering heritage wine grapes, a quest first begun by her father Miguel Torres. Suzanne and Mireia discuss the journey of bringing a forgotten grape to consumers, a single vineyard sparkling wine made from a rare grape, the challenges of adapting grape varieties to climate change, and the significance of sustainability in winemaking. The conversation also touches on the role of terroir, food pairing, and the path towards achieving net zero emissions in the wine industry. This podcast is part of the Thinking Differently series, where we bring you one-on-one conversations with leading innovators in the wine world.

Chapters

Reviving Forgotten Grapes for a Sustainable Future

01:58 The Impact of Climate Change on Winemaking

03:34 Ancestral Varieties: A Journey Through Time

08:59 The Search for Lost Grapes in Catalonia

14:07 Challenges in Recovering and Cultivating Rare Varieties

16:13 Commercial Viability of Ancestral Wines

18:15 Exploring Unique Wines from Ancestral Grapes

21:18 Understanding Regenerative Viticulture

26:01 Nurturing the Soil: Regenerative Practices

26:09 Understanding Regenerative Viticulture

27:51 The Importance of Living Soil

28:55 Water Management in Viticulture

31:05 Commitment to Net Zero Emissions

34:08 Challenges in Achieving Sustainability

36:00 Inspiring Leadership in Sustainable Practices

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