Despite sustainable wine tourism being one of the hottest topics of the moment, there is still
a considerable knowledge gap. If managed with due care and consideration of the region's …

ABSTRACT Can Geographical Indications (GIs) promote local economic development in
rural areas? This paper explores the impact of GIs that identify and endorse agri-food …

Port wine is an internationally acclaimed fortified wine produced in Douro Demarcated
Region (DDR) in Portugal, and recognized with protected designation of origin. This review …

This study develops a scale to measure wine tourism experiences and was tested in
Portugal, in two of the main wine tourism centres: Porto and Madeira. The wine experience …

The certification of Malaga and Ronda wine route, within the model of certified wine routes in
Spain, has given a new boost to wine tourism in Malaga. The study focuses on La Axarquía …

Once the EU has perceived the strategic importance of local peculiarities to support rural
development and high-quality productions, it has emphasized the need for more place …

Vineyard soils experience high erosion rates compared to soils from other agricultural land
uses. The high soil losses in vineyards limits the sustainability of traditional production …

Many species-rich ecosystems are threatened by the abandonment or change of commonly-
used agricultural practices. Steep slope viticulture, a traditional land use type of important …

The purpose of this study was to empirically estimate machine and labor costs for
mechanization of viticultural processes and to assess the relative effect of mechanization …

Stone created and still creates cultural heritage in landscapes, villages and cities all over the
world. Granite was and still is a crucial building stone in Galicia-North Portugal Euroregion …