Saving the Ancient Abandoned Vineyards of the Venice Lagoon

Saving the Ancient Abandoned Vineyards of the Venice Lagoon
🌿 Saving the Ancient Abandoned Vineyards of the Venice Lagoon | A Hidden Legacy Restored
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Journey into the heart of the Venice Lagoon, where timeworn traditions and ancient vines are being brought back to life. “Saving the Ancient Abandoned Vineyards of the Venice Lagoon” explores the rich agricultural history, environmental importance, and cultural rebirth of this forgotten wine-growing region.

These unique vineyards, once submerged by tides and nearly lost to time, are now the focus of passionate conservation efforts. Discover how local winemakers, historians, and ecologists are working together to preserve centuries-old grape varieties, protect biodiversity, and restore a hidden chapter of Venetian heritage.

🍇 Learn about:
– The history of vineyard cultivation in the lagoon
– Native grape varieties and traditional methods
– How climate and rising tides threaten this fragile ecosystem
– Community-led revival projects

This video blends visual storytelling, interviews, and historical insight—perfect for lovers of wine, sustainability, history, and cultural preservation.

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🎥 Filmed on location in Venice, Italy.

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Born from Professor Flavio Franceschet’s 1993 discovery of forgotten vineyards across Venice’s lagoon, Laguna nel Bicchiere (“Lagoon in a Glass”) began as a hands-on educational project with his middle school students Laguna nel Bicchiere | Urbanvineyards. By 2008, after finding abandoned vineyards at Hotel Cipriani and the Franciscan convent on San Michele Island Our History – Laguna nel bicchiere, it evolved into a formal non-profit with a clear mission: to recover Venice’s forgotten viticultural heritage, preserve ancient winemaking traditions, and protect the unique lagoon landscape Laguna nel Bicchiere | Urbanvineyards. Today, they produce natural wines from vineyards on San Michele, Sant’Elena, and Giudecca The Vineyards – Laguna nel bicchiere that capture the distinctive character of the Venetian terroir.Videos about winemakers and wine. Camera work by Clara M. Barnes. This video was inspired by the film The Venetian Year which is available for rent or purchase on https://sanderen.com.