Our collaborations
We have many interests. We love to collaborate, take an active part in our sector, and contribute wherever we can. Here are a few examples.
La Filoxera
The podcast La Filoxera, featuring Julián Palacios, Irene Guede, and Gonzaga Santesteban, blends expertise in vineyards, journalism, and academic viticulture. It includes segments on viticultural history, technical terms, scientific news, and discussions on vineyard practices.
La Podas Olvidadas
Las Podas olvidadas is a documentary that tells the story of passionate and resilient vine growers. This project was produced by Gonzaga Santesteban and Julián Palacios, and directed by Irene Guede. It received international recognition, winning the OENOVIDEO 2018 Award from the French Winegrowers’ Magazine in Paris.
La Guía de buenas prácticas de poda de la vid
This visual and interactive guide uses short videos to teach how to prune vines without compromising plant longevity. It focuses on common training systems like bush vine (vaso), Royat cordon, and Guyot — though the core principles apply to other systems as well.
Translation of the book by Futuro Viñador
The Spanish version of the book Bonnes pratiques de taille et techniques curatives contre les maladies du bois by François Da was adapted and expanded for Spanish vineyards by Julián Palacios, Bárbara Sebastián, and Roc Gramona.
This edition includes a reflection titled “Our Traditional Vineyards: Living Examples of Good Pruning Practices.”
Manifesto against the Authorization of Resistant Hybrid Varieties
This manifesto questions the introduction of hybrid varieties in viticulture, warning about their potential effects on biodiversity, tradition, and vineyard identity. It aims to spark an informed debate.
El escarabajo Verde. Vino S.O.S
In the RTVE program Vino S.O.S. (Green Beetle), Julián Palacios shared his expertise on sustainable vine care. Using a regenerative viticulture approach, he discussed strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on vineyards.
Article in “Terruños” magazine about old vineyards
The article “Old vineyards beyond romanticism,” published in Terruños magazine, highlights the value of old vines for their genetic diversity, enological quality, and deep connection to the land. Their preservation is essential for sustainability and authenticity in wine.
Vit Feet
The VIT-FEET project aims to improve vineyard sustainability and adaptation through new strategies for rootstock selection and use. It explores how roots influence vine physiology, stress resistance, and wine quality.
Vit Foot
The VIT-FOOT project studies the relationship between rootstocks and vine development, seeking to improve resilience and productivity. Through scientific and practical research, it offers solutions to adapt vineyards to different soils and climates.
Podcast “Mi gente tiene DON” – DO Navarra
The DO Navarra podcast Mi gente tiene DON gives voice to the people shaping the region’s wine identity. In one episode, Julián Palacios shares his insights on Navarrese viticulture, emphasizing fieldwork, sustainability, and tradition.
Participation in “Basajaun”
The documentary Basajaun explores the bond between people and nature through rural life and traditional crafts. Julián Palacios and his team offer their perspective on sustainable viticulture and the importance of respectful farming practices.
Teknopolis
The EITB program Teknopolis aired a feature titled “How to Improve the Life of Vineyards,” focusing on phylloxera, a parasite that changed the course of European viticulture in the 19th century.