Join us on the Stories From The Field Chile stage for talks that dig deeper into the world of wine by the people that make them, plus an expert viticulturist, cellar master, terroir consultant and a couple of soil microbiologists. Learn about the history of Chilean natural wine over the centuries, how the country’s ancient vines have been experiencing a renaissance and discover the central role of soil and rocks in making beautiful wine. Find out more below and watch talks on demand by buying a ticket. 

Sunday, December 5, 2021
1:45 PM - 1:50 PM
Welcome
A short welcome from Alan Grudsky at the beginning of the first talk
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
The Chilean Vineyard - A Historical Perspective (ENG)
(Simultaneous interpretation - English). Chilean Natural Wine over the centuries with historian Pablo Lacoste: a historical overview of wine in Chile through its development and its main wine-growing valleys.
The Chilean Vineyard - A Historical Perspective (ESP)
(Original language - Spanish) Chilean Natural Wine over the centuries with historian Pablo Lacoste: a historical overview of wine in Chile through its development and its main wine-growing valleys.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stronger Together
An overview of Chilean wine’s recent past with a particular focus on the birth of the Chilean natural wine movement and the creation of the Asociación de Vinos Ecológicos Chilenudo.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Regenerative Farming
The identity and culture of the Itata Valley.
5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
See you tomorrow!
A short closing message at the end of Day 1.
 
Monday, December 6, 2021
1:45 PM - 1:50 PM
Welcome back!
Hello again and welcome back to Day 2 of RAW WINE Alive!
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Soil, Terroir & Climate Change
Claude and Lydia Bourguignon are soil microbiologists in high demand. The couple work with some of the world’s leading vineyards – digging deep to investigate the soil fauna and root systems of the vines. It’s impossible to produce a wine of terroir without a healthy soil, they say, and reject the trend for investing heavily in the cellar with scant regard for these complex ecosystems. “It’s stupidity to have a fantastic winery and dead soil - for us it’s totally ridiculous.”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rocks Matter Most
Pedro Parra, a consultant on terroir, says rocks matter most. In fact, 90% of the world’s best wines are grown on rocky soils. But you need imagination to understand how the vines and rocks interact. The roots probe deep into fractures in the mother rock to feed – each fissure imparting a unique set of favours in the wine. “One restaurant can be Asian, another can be Italian, another can be French. That is what makes every site special,” he says.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Aged Wonders
The renaissance of Chile’s heritage grapes. An overview of the work to recover these grape varieties, including traditional wines, and the "new wave" of producers who are attaching importance to their vineyards and their products in a very difficult local economy. The importance of rediscovering old vineyards and the preservation of these vineyards by stopping the use of glyphosate and other harmful products.
5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
Thank you & Farewell
A short farewell message
 
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