University of Haifa Study Reveals Insights for Winemakers Grappling with Climate Change

From Wine Industry Advisor (January 2025)

The groundbreaking, decade-long study offers evidence on how the modern wine industry can bolster its resilience to climate adversity by incorporating ancient grape cultivars and traditional farming techniques into modern processes.

A new study conducted by researchers from University of Haifa’s School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures has unveiled vital insights to help modern winemakers enhance resilience against climate change.

In their paper, “Propagating Terroir Revival in the Negev: How the Wine Industry Can Amplify Its Resilience to Climate Adversity through a Deeper Understanding of Historic Dryland Viticulture,” lead researchers Dr. Joshua Schmidt and Prof. Guy Bar-Oz detail how ancient grape varieties (Vitis vinifera) have thrived in the arid conditions of the Negev desert for centuries.

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