What The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation does

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF) is a UK-registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity ref 1195208) headquartered in Winnersh, Wokingham, that operates as a global non-profit advancing regenerative practices in viticulture. Its mission targets 10% of the world's vineyards farmed regeneratively by 2035. The foundation's primary audience is winegrowers and vineyard operators worldwide, ranging from beginners exploring regenerative methods to experienced practitioners, alongside researchers, producers, and advocates in the broader wine community.

RVF's offering centers on interconnected digital and programmatic assets rather than a traditional product technology stack. The core platforms include the Regenerative Vineyard Network — an interactive global directory of regenerative vineyards filterable by region, certification, and practice — and a Community Forum organized into categories such as Ask the Community, Certification & Standards, Events & Meetups, and Research & Science. The Resource Library houses research papers, guides, case studies, videos, and the RV Toolkit, while the Events Platform aggregates workshops, webinars, field days, and conferences. The flagship adoption program, One Block Challenge™, enables winegrowers to trial regenerative methods at a manageable single-block scale. All resources are provided free of charge, with membership accounts enabling deeper community participation.

The foundation funds its operations through donations and principal supporter contributions from major wine industry players, including Moet Hennessy, Famille Perrin, Berry Bros & Rudd, Vina Concha y Toro, MDCV, Grgich Hills Estate, Maison Mirabeau, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Levy, and Decanter as a media partner. It is governed by a board of trustees, with Dr. Alistair Nesbitt (viti-climatologist and CEO of Vinescapes) serving as lead researcher and founding trustee, and Becky Sykes as Programme Director. The foundation published a peer-reviewed study in the OENO One journal in January 2025 and maintains strategic alliances with the Sustainable Wine Roundtable, Porto Protocol, International Wineries for Climate Action, and Asociacion Viticultura Regenerativa.

Name

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

Legal name

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

Website

https://regenerativeviticulture.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation is a UK-registered charity that provides a global platform — including a vineyard directory, community forum, resource library, and the One Block Challenge™ program — to help winegrowers worldwide adopt regenerative viticulture practices, funded by donations and major wine industry supporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Agriculture Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grape Vineyards (111332), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Regenerative viticulture education
• Vineyard sustainability research
• Wine industry community network
• Soil health viticulture
• Non-profit wine advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidenhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation is a registered UK charity (Charity ref 1195208) that relies on donations from supporters to fund its mission of advancing regenerative viticulture. Donations help equip growers, producers, and the broader wine community with knowledge, tools, and connections.
2. Supported by Principal Supporters and Partners: The organization receives financial and strategic support from principal supporters including major wine producers and distributors such as Famille Perrin, Moet Hennessy, Berry Bros & Rudd, and others who help fund operations and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation is a global non-profit foundation that educates, supports, and connects winegrowers worldwide to adopt regenerative viticulture practices. It delivers this through free programs such as the One Block Challenge™, the Regenerative Vineyard Network directory, a community forum, a resource library of research and tools, and an events platform spanning field days, workshops, and webinars. All core services are offered free of charge, funded by donations and principal supporters in the wine industry.

Product overview

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation is a global non-profit organization that serves as an educational and community platform rather than a traditional product company. Its core offering consists of interconnected digital platforms: the Regenerative Vineyard Network (an interactive global directory of regenerative vineyards with self-assessment profiles), the Community Forum (for discussion and knowledge sharing among growers, researchers, and advocates), the Resource Library (containing tools, guides, research papers, and articles), and the One Block Challenge™ program (a practical hands-on initiative allowing winegrowers to trial regenerative methods on a manageable scale). The organization also operates an Events Platform hosting workshops, field days, webinars, and conferences. All core services are offered free of charge, with optional member accounts enabling additional community participation features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One Block Challenge™ A practical program that gives winegrowers a manageable scale (one block) to explore regenerative viticulture methods within a supportive community framework.
• Regenerative Vineyard Network A global, interactive directory showcasing vineyards committed to regenerative practices, allowing exploration by region, certification, and approach, with functionality for vineyards to submit profiles through self-assessment questionnaires.
• Community Forum An interactive community space for growers, researchers, producers, and advocates to connect, ask questions, share insights, and support one another on the regenerative viticulture journey, organized into categories including Ask the Community, Certification & Standards, Events & Meetups, and Research & Science.
• Resource Library A curated collection of tools, guides, research papers, case studies, videos, event recordings, and articles designed to support learning and application of regenerative viticulture practices, filterable by topic and format.
• The RV Toolkit A component of the Resource Library providing practical tools for growers and advisors implementing regenerative viticulture practices.
• Events Platform A calendar and event management system listing workshops, webinars, field days, conferences, and community gatherings focused on regenerative viticulture, soil health, and sustainable winegrowing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cover crops promote soil health, improve soil structure, reduce compaction, increase fertility and organic matter, aid water infiltration and retention, and reduce erosion risk
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered partner organization and supporter.

• Sustainable Wine Roundtablepartner organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on sustainable wine initiatives. The Sustainable Wine Roundtable brings together stakeholders to advance sustainability in the wine industry.
• The Porto Protocolpartner organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Porto Protocol initiative, which brings together wine producers committed to addressing climate change and environmental challenges.
• Asociacion Viticultura Regenerativapartner organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish association for regenerative viticulture, partnering to advance regenerative practices in Spanish-speaking wine regions.
• International Wineries for Climate Actionpartner organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of international wineries working on climate action, collaborating with RVF on climate resilience initiatives for the wine industry.
• VinescapessupporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter and research partner. Viticulture climate consultancy led by Dr. Alistair Nesbitt, founding trustee of RVF, contributing research expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Soil Association: UK-based charity and organic certification body with extensive wine-sector engagement. Comparable charitable/advocacy structure to RVF but with certification authority and a broader agricultural remit.
• California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA): Long-established US wine industry sustainability organization with a formal certification program. Comparable mission (sustainable viticulture adoption) but operates a regulated standard and a regional (California) focus rather than RVF's global non-certifying model.
• Regenerative Organic Alliance (Regenerative Organic Certified): Coalition operating the Regenerative Organic Certified standard across farming categories. Represents the highest-profile formalized regenerative certification that RVF's network may ultimately need to align with rather than compete against.
• Demeter Association: Global biodynamic certification body with deep adoption in vineyards. Competes for the regenerative-authenticity narrative with an established, enforceable standard that RVF does not operate.

Direct peers

• International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA): Network of wineries collaborating on climate action. RVF is a partner; both focus on climate resilience and emission reduction in the wine value chain.
• Porto Protocol: Wine-industry climate action initiative that brings producers together on environmental challenges. RVF is a listed partner; both operate as community/knowledge platforms targeting climate resilience in viticulture.
• Lodi Rules: Pioneering sustainable winegrowing certification program for vineyards. Comparable focus on codified sustainability practices; offers a formal standard that RVF currently does not.
• Sustainable Wine Roundtable: Industry multi-stakeholder body advancing sustainability in the wine sector. RVF is an explicit partner organization; both serve as convening and standards-adjacent bodies for sustainable winegrowing globally.

Emerging players

• Vinescapes Ltd. Viticulture climate consultancy led by Dr. Alistair Nesbitt, RVF's founding trustee and lead researcher. Provides research, advisory services, and climate expertise to vineyards — directly comparable technical offering but commercial rather than charitable.

Regional players

• Asociacion Viticultura Regenerativa: Spanish association for regenerative viticulture that partners with RVF. Operates as a regional peer organization with comparable mission in Spanish-speaking wine regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfElBM4hgina30qZ-M_Uufg
• Facebookfacebook.com/RegenerativeViticulture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-regenerative-viticulture-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/regenerativeviticulture
• Xx.com/regenviti

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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