AQUA-VINI Sustentável - Use of water for reuse in the wine industry

The AQUA-VINI Sustentável R&D and innovation project contributed to the promotion of the production and use of water for reuse in the wine-growing activity in the Alentejo region, more specifically in the vineyard produced at Herdade da Ravasqueira. The project consortium integrated Águas Públicas do Alentejo, AdP VALOR, the Alentejo Regional Wine Commission, the Irrigation Operational and Technology Center and the producers of Monte da Ravasqueira.

• Reinforce water storage in the existing pond on the agricultural land for irrigation of the vineyard.

• Production of water for reuse based on a fit-for-purpose approach. Reinforce the volume of water in the pond with water for reuse (previously ensured only with rainwater) to ensure the current water needs of the vineyard to be irrigated. Assess the possible impact of ApR on the water quality of the pond, source of water for irrigation of the vineyard. Assess the effectiveness of existing natural barriers.