The AQUA project was officially approved by the Veneto Region under CSR 2023-2027 Cooperation – Intervention SRG01, winning a territorial competition thanks to a technical evaluation of excellence. This recognition testifies to the prestige of the proposal and its impact in fostering more sustainable and resilient viticulture.
PSR Innovazione Veneto, as project leader, coordinator and manager, is proud to lead this initiative that aims to address the growing need for efficient and conscious use of water resources in the vineyards of the Veneto Prosecco System. AQUA introduces advanced strategies, such as:
Rainfall harvesting: innovative techniques to conserve rainwater.
Design of storage reservoirs: evaluation and implementation of solutions to ensure water availability during critical periods.
Advanced soil management: targeted interventions to improve water retention and reduce wastage.
Partners and Protagonists:
The project is part of the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) and involves the collaboration of leading entities, including:
Coldiretti Treviso Belluno
University of Padua (CIRVE – Interdepartmental Center for Research in Viticulture and Enology)
Consorzio di Tutela della DOC Prosecco
Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Consortium for the Protection of Montello and Colli Asolani Wines.
ANBI Veneto – Regional Association of Consortia for the Management and Protection of Irrigated Water.
Technical partner: Gate39
In addition, four farms from Veneto – Borgo Antico, 7 Nardi, Rech Simone and Cescon Giuseppe and Antonella – represent the protagonists of innovation in the field, testing and validating the proposed solutions.
Expected Benefits:
Increased water use efficiency, with reduced wastage and increased vineyard resilience.
A replicable and innovative model, applicable to other agricultural settings, capable of improving water resource management under climate change.
Dissemination of skills and best practices through training and consulting activities.
AQUA is not only a winning project, but also a vision for the future of agriculture in Veneto, putting the area at the forefront of sustainable innovation.
