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Tasting climate change: Experience the difference at a wine tasting Tuesday 10. December 2024

Experience the effects of climate change from a different side using the example of wine.

10.12.2024, 5.30pm–7.30pm – Aula, BFH-HAFL, Länggasse 85, 3052 Zollikofen

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  • Start date 10.12.2024, 5.30pm–7.30pm
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  • Place Aula, BFH-HAFL, Länggasse 85, 3052 Zollikofen
  • Application deadline Monday 9 December 2024, 6 pm
  • Costs Free

Our food production systems are closely linked to environmental issues in terms of sustainability and climate change, but have you ever wondered how the flavour will be affected?

Experience the effects of climate change from a different side using wine as an example. During a tasting accompanied by contributions from producers and experts, you will have the opportunity to explore how climate change will affect the taste of wine.

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Programme

 
17:30-17:35   Welcome

Dr Alex Valach, Dr Christine Jurt, Dr Sébastien Boillat (HAFL)
17:35-18:10   How climate change affects Swiss wine

Dr Kathleen Mackie-Haas, Head of the ‘Viticulture Extension’ research group (Agroscope)
18:10-18:45   Grapevines as witnesses to climate change

Aurèle Morf, winemaker and cellar master Cave Saint-Germain (Slow Food)
18:45-19:15   Climate change: Opportunities and Risks for the Wine Market

Hansjürg Jäger, Lecturer in Agricultural Policy and Markets (HAFL)
19:15-19:30   Discussion

Prof. Dr Matthias Meier, Lecturer in Sustainable Food Management (HAFL)