Instruction Manual: The wrath of grapes – a sustainability case on the unsustainable impact of climate change on Salcheto winery

The teaching case, “The wrath of grapes”, focuses on Salcheto, an Italian winery known for its extensive sustainability efforts under owner Michele Manelli. Although it has successfully adopted sustainable practices across environmental, economic and social areas over the past 25 years, Salcheto has been facing a severe crisis caused by rapid climate change. Climate conditions in Montepulciano, Tuscany, that were once favorable for growing grapes have been disrupted by extreme weather, significantly affecting grape yields and quality. Recent weather events, such as intense heat, drought, heavy rain and unpredictable storms, have gone beyond what Salcheto’s adaptive strategies can handle, putting...