4th Technical Conference on R&D&I in Agroecological Vineyards
Description
The Agricultural Transfer Unit of the Government of La Rioja is organizing the IV Technical Conference on R&D&I in Agroecological Vineyards , an event aimed at professionals, technical teams and researchers in the wine sector who want to learn about the latest advances in sustainable viticulture and share experiences and good practices applicable to the vineyard.
The meeting will be held on March 10, 2026 , in person and free of charge , in the Auditorium of the La Grajera Institutional Winery (Logroño, La Rioja) , from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event aims to strengthen collaboration between research, technical advice, and producers , promoting knowledge exchange and innovation in line with the principles of a more connected AKIS ecosystem .
A program focused on soil, climate, health and oenological innovation
The day is structured into two thematic blocks that address key challenges for vineyard sustainability: soil health , microclimate optimization, efficient use of water resources , pest risk assessment, impact of climate change and support tools for Integrated Vineyard Management , as well as innovations applied to oenology and aging .
Program
09:30 – Opening
- Daniel del Río, Head of the Agricultural Production Service of the Government of La Rioja
BLOCK I
09:45 – Nematodes as bioindicators to assess soil health in vineyards of the Rioja DOCa.
- Dr. Rubén Blanco Pérez, Vitis Management Group (ICVV)
10:10 – Microclimate optimization in Rioja vineyards: shading techniques for quality improvement
- Dr. Javier Portu, Vitis Management Group (ICVV)
10:35 – Sustainable water resource management: use of reclaimed water in vineyards (I-ReWater)
- Dr. Mar Vilanova, Med-WINE-Quality Group (ICVV)
11:00 – Grasshopper risk assessment
- Dr. Cesar Gemeno, Chemical Ecology Research Group (ICVV)
11:15 – 11:40 – Coffee break
BLOCK II
11:45 – CLIMAROMA: effect of climate change on the aromatic and sensory identity of wine
- Dr. Ignacio Ontañón, University of Zaragoza
12:15 – Shield4Grape: a tool to support Integrated Disease Management (IPM) in vineyards
- Dr. Mª del Mar Hernández, BREEDVITIS Group (ICVV)
12:45 – Innovations in oenology: applications of Spanish oak and mushroom chitosan in aging
- Dr. Sonia Ojeda, GESVIN Group (ICVV)
13:10 – Beneficial arthropods in the vineyard and the impact of agricultural practices on soil multifunctionality
- Dr. Lucía Varela and Dr. Lur Epelde, NEIKER
2:00 PM – Closing
How to participate
Interested parties must confirm their attendance before March 1, 2026 using the confirmation form indicated in the call for applications (“Confirm attendance – IV Technical R&D&I Conference”).