Sustainable Viticulture

    
The sustainable viticulture concept seeks an integrated approach to long-term grape production with concern for the environment, society-at-large, and the economic viability of the vineyard operation. Formal programs have been established in several winegrowing regions to provide growers with guidelines for sustainable practices and measures of success.

Sustainable Viticulture Programs

California

California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance

Lodi's Sustainable Viticulture Program
Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission

Positive Points System
Central Coast Vineyard Team

Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group


Washington

VineWise - Washington Guide to Sustainable Viticulture
Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers


New York

VineBalance - New York Guide to Sustainable Winegrowing Practices
Cornell University Cooperative Extension


Oregon

LIVE - Oregon's Sustainable Viticulture Program
Low Input Viticulture & Enology, Inc.


International Guidelines

Guidelines for Integrated Production of Grapes
International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants

 

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