In this episode, we break down what sustainability research actually says about wine industry.

Using findings from a peer-reviewed study, we explain the key insights in plain language: what works, what doesn’t, and what still remains uncertain.

If you’ve ever wondered about the sustainability of Prosecco and Valpolicella wines, this episode gives you a clear, research-based answer — without the jargon.

Here's the research paper by Valentina De Marchi:Ponte, S., De Marchi, V., Bettiol, M. & di Maria, E. (2023). The horizontal governance of environmental upgrading: Lessons from the Prosecco and Valpolicella wine value chains in Italy. Environment and Planning A, 55 (8), pp. 1884-1905 (https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85163001205)