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Physiological Vine Pruning
An approach to pruning grounded in an understanding of the physiology and architecture of the vine. By observing sap flows, tissue organisation and the plant's response to cuts, the aim is to build more balanced, functional and long-lived vines.
Format · In personVila Real · 28–29 OctoberTorres Vedras · 2–3 NovemberHours · 9:00–17:30Places · max. 20 per courseMembers · €290.00Non-members · €350.00
Want a more resilient, healthier and more productive vineyard? Discover how cover crops can transform your vineyard system in the context of regenerative viticulture.
An opportunity to understand the fundamental principles of regenerative viticulture and begin the transition to more sustainable practices.
Format · OnlineDate · 9 AprilTime · 14:30Members · Free
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Physiological Vine Pruning
A two-day, in-person course with Marceau Bourdarias (Architects du Vivant), held twice: 28–29 October at Zona Agro, Vila Real, and 2–3 November at Família Nicolau, Torres Vedras.
An approach to pruning grounded in an understanding of the physiology and architecture of the vine. By observing sap flows, tissue organisation and the plant's response to cuts, the aim is to build more balanced, functional and long-lived vines.
The course combines theory with hands-on practice in the vineyard, making it possible to understand the impact of every pruning cut and to develop a training system suited to the physiology of the plant, the production goals and the existing vineyard.
Objectives
Acquire solid knowledge of the ecology, morphology and physiology of the vine
Understand how pruning practices affect the functioning of the plant
Critically assess the training practices already in place, in order to improve the health and resilience of the plant
Programme
Day 1 — Observing and understanding the plant
Morning, classroom: vine morphology and physiology; pruning systems; green operations; impact of cuts on the wood
Afternoon, classroom and vineyard: morphological description, debarking and dissection of a vine; demonstration and practice of cuts
Day 2 — Putting the pruning strategy into practice
Morning, classroom: phyllotactic planes; formative pruning; spur, cane and mixed pruning; unidirectional extension; matching load to vigour; restorative and regenerative pruning
Afternoon, classroom and vineyard: practical workshop on real cases; final review focused on an action plan
Marceau Bourdarias — Researcher, trainer and consultant, founder of Architects du Vivant. For over a decade he has been developing and teaching an approach to vine training and pruning based on the physiology, architecture and longevity of the plant, with particular attention to sap flows and the impact of cuts.
Paul Chevreux — French winegrower, settled in the Dão since 2019, where he farms 3 hectares of vines under physiological pruning or in transition. An Architect du Vivant, he provides live translation of the course into Portuguese.
Registration
Vinha Viva members: €290.00 · Non-members: €350.00. Maximum of 20 participants per course. The course is taught in French with live translation into Portuguese. Register through the registration form (in Portuguese), where you choose the venue (Vila Real or Torres Vedras). Questions: geral@vinhaviva.pt.
Sponsors
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Cover Crops
On 29 May at 9:30 we held our second webinar of 2026.
Want a more resilient, healthier and more productive vineyard? Discover how cover crops can transform your vineyard system in the context of regenerative viticulture.
In this practical session you will learn
The advantages of multi-species cover crops
How different seed mixtures function
Good establishment practices
Cover crop management
Who it is for
Farmers
Agricultural technicians
Students
Anyone interested in sustainable practices
Trainer
Joel Presa — Fertiprado. Agricultural engineer with over 20 years of experience establishing and managing cover crops across different regions and soil-climate conditions. He joined Fertiprado in 2004 and is currently Director of Strategy and Product Development.
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Introduction to Regenerative Viticulture
Want to learn how to regenerate the soil, increase biodiversity and produce more sustainably and profitably?
On 9 April at 14:30 we held our first webinar, an introduction to regenerative viticulture.
Who it is for
Farmers
Agricultural technicians
Students
Anyone interested in sustainable practices
Trainer
Francesc Font — founder of The Regen Academy. He has guided thousands of farmers around the world, working with organisations such as the UN and the FAO.
