Climate change is at the heart of the interests of every nation in the world – says journalist Li Yaoyang – water scarcity is putting all production at risk. To tell the seriousness of the phenomenon to the Chinese we want to be inspired by Italian innovations, we came to Sicily because in China they greatly appreciate Italian techniques and agriculture, here the high quality is produced. Therefore it is very interesting to reveal in China what is happening to the Sicilian vineyards, to explain the impact of the most extreme events on the cultivation and on the important production of Italian wine, we will show what is the evolution of the researches that safeguard the future of the enogastronomic heritage of the Bel Paese».
Studying our territory – explains the president of Colomba Bianca Dino Taschetta – we develop its productivity, we take care of it using advanced technologies, implementing sustainable strategies and practicing organic farming. In order to continue to produce valuable wine, it is necessary to know the resources of the soil and to protect the collection of rain water in order to enjoy it when needed. The opposite is often thought, but Sicily has a higher rainfall rate than other Italian areas. When it rains so much it is fundamental to invade every drop of water, it is a precious resource and we cannot lose millions of hectoliters of water. In order not to suffer the summer drought it is necessary to collect it and guarantee it to the vines in the dry periods».
Being in the center of the Mediterranean – pointed out Mattia Filippi wine consultant and founder of Uva Sapiens- Sicily has suffered much less climate change than other territories of Italy and Europe, we have had extreme climate events but, so far, with limited repercussions. In Sicily there has already been a natural reorganization, there is no longer the productivity of 30 years ago: today the Sicilian vines that count have their roots only in the most suitable areas of the island. Surely research and innovation will best support their productive evolution».
According to experts, areas that historically do not have a history of cultivation will be the most problematic. Therefore, in order to guarantee the authoritativeness of the labels and the future of quality wine, it is fundamental to conduct studies in order to carefully choose where to maintain and expand the cultivation of vines, preferring only excellent selections and territories with a suitable history. As much foresight is needed to manage resources, first of all water. The wine of excellence, is the result of a combination of tradition and innovation. Dino Taschetta, the president of Colomba Bianca, has been active since 1970 and has contributed to the transformation of wine in Sicily, investing in the sustainability of vineyards and organic reconversion. Maintaining historical cultivars and updating them with a vision of modern agriculture is a challenge. It was picked by Colomba Bianca who, in order to achieve her objectives successfully, did not limit herself to measuring the quantity and quality of grapes harvested and vinified, nor did she stop to observe only the well-being of the vineyards. The key to success lies in the care of the territory, the application of technologies to production needs and soil monitoring. The more the soil is performing, that is, it is high organic content and responds well to water absorption, the more promising it will be to bet on new investments.