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Protection of the environment in Mediterranean Islands via the valorisation of grape cultivation

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Italia-Malta 2007-2013 Cross-Border Cooperation Programme


To achieve a fully federated political form the European Union (EU) is working to improve the economic well-being of regions in the EU and also to avoid regional disparities. More than one third of the EU's budget is devoted to this policy, which aims to remove economic, social and territorial disparities across the EU, restructure declining industrial areas and diversify rural areas which have declining agriculture. In particular, under the Treaty of Lisbon (December 13, 2007), the EU has developed and continues to support a specific policy of economic and social cohesion.

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The instrument developed to realize this purpose are the so-called European Structural Funds. These funds have been subject to continuous and appropriate modifications, in relation to the different positions tend to be consistent with policy and programming in the time taken by the EU.

In this contest, the Structural Funds are multipurpose tools (financial, planning, scheduling) set up to implement the Cohesion policy. They aim to reduce regional disparities in terms of income, wealth and opportunities. Europe's poorer regions receive most of the support, but all European regions are eligible for funding under the policy's various funds and programmes, such as the most recent ERDF (The European Regional Development Fund) and ESF (The European Social Fund).

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The Structural Funds are tools created and managed by the European Union to finance various development projects within the EU.

The main Objectives for 2007-13 are: Convergence Objective, Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective, Territorial Cooperation Objective.

The structural funds currently committed 37.5% of the total budget of the European Union.

At the level of individual regions of the EU Structural Funds are expressed by specific programs, so-called Operational Programmes (OPs) both Regional (POR) and supra-regional (PON), bound to the guidelines issued by the relevant Regulations.

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The Operational Programme Italia-Malta 2007-2013 is referred to the third objective “Territorial Cooperation “as expected from the EU Cohesion Policy 2007-2013.

The Programme aims at achieving the following General Objective:“Strengthening the attractiveness and the competitiveness of the cross-border area, within a framework of environmental sustainability”.

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Class Maximum treshold of population

Minimum treshold of population

NUTS 1 7.000.000 3.000.000

NUTS 2 3.000.000 800.000

NUTS 3 800.000 150.000

Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS)





The eligible areas of the Cross-border Cooperation Programme are the following:

1) NUTS III areas which anjoy physical proximity AREAS IN SICILY: The regional Provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Ragusa, Siracusa and Trapani.AREAS IN MALTA: The entire state of Malta (which includes the islands of Malta, Gozo e Comino).2) NUTS III adjacent areas: the regional Provinces of Catania and Palermo (eligible for financing in terms of article 21(1) of Reg. EC/1080/2006)

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The general objective has been identified in the priorities as outlined below:PRIORITY AXIS I: COMPETITIVENESS: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTPRIORITY AXIS II: ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND RISK PREVENTIONPRIORITY AXIS III: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AWARENESS, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICITY

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Italy-Malta Operational Programme 2007-2013

PRIORITY AXIS I: COMPETITIVENESS: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

According to the rules set by the Lisbon strategy, the Priority Axis I is designed as a crucial cross-action of the Program in order to promote competitiveness and innovation in the cross-border area.

The general objective of the axis aims at the promotion of research and innovation guaranteing the exploittion of natural and cultural resources with models of sustainable tourism. The axis’ strategy contribute to improve the system of cross-border accessibility as well as take action related to the strengthening of Italian-Maltese institutional partnerships.

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The programme axis intends to reach the following Specific Objectives:1.1 Supporting research and innovation in order to promote sustainable development paths;1.2 Improving cross-border accessibility and reinforcing transport systems that are more environmentally friendly;1.3 Contributing to the improvement of the integrated tourist offer in the cross-border area;1.4 Contributing to the strengthening of cross-border institutional partnership in the areas identified under the Priority Axis I.

1.1 Supporting research and innovation in order to promote sustainable development paths;

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According to the rules set by the Lisbon strategy, the Priority Axis I is designed as a crucial cross-action of the Program in order to promote competitiveness and innovation in the cross-border area.



Selection criteria

CROSS-BORDER TYPE OF PROJECT:

Cross-border type of project in relation to the strategic validity of the treated themes

The development of the project in respect to the modalities of cooperation, as foreseen in Art. 19 of Reg. (EC) 1080/2006

Completeness, coherence and adeguate justification of the context analysis of project

Real contribution in terms of added-value of each partner towards the development of the activities foreseen

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Selection criteria

CROSS-BORDER TYPE OF PROJECT:

Adequate balance, in terms of geographical coverage, in the partner’s participation pertaining to the two states in the project

Impact of the project upon the territories involved under the socio-economic, institutional and environmental profile

Existence of active partnership networks relevant to the project proposal already in place

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Selection criteriaQUALITY OF PROJECT:

Relevance of the project objectives with respect to the axis and specific objectives set in the OP

Adequacy, coherence and clarity of the activities envisaged vis-à-vis the declared objectives – Internal coherence

Compliance with national and regional sector programmes and/or with regional and local development plans and programmes and/or with the urban and territorial planning, environmental and sustainable development – External coherence

Significance, coherence and completeness of the logical framework

Clarity and congruence of the management and control of the project’s activities (project cycle management) also in terms of congruence in implementation timeframes of activities

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Selection criteria

QUALITY OF PROJECT:

Reliability of the estimated time span for the realization of the project and logical sequence of interventions

Envisaged actions for the continuation of project activities beyond the financing period

Replication of experience in other contexts and/or sectors

Quality, coherence and concreteness of distributional and promotional activities that will be put in motion to guarantee the diffusion of project activities’ results

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Selection criteria

QUALITY OF PARTNERSHIP:

Management and coordination capacity on the part of the Lead Partner

Management and co-ordination capacity on the part of each project partner

Competence of partners with respect to the themes and actions identified in the project

Existence and level of relevance of previous co-operation experiences between the partners of the project

Quality and type of technical experiences and institutional competences and/or of participation of the partners towards the efficient and effective implementation of the project

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Selection criteriaPROJECT COHERENCE:Coherence with the regional and national unitary and sectorial planning relative to the Republic of Malta and Italy (NSRF and QSN)

Coherence of the objectives of the project proposal with the intervention strategies set in the OP ERDF, OP EAFRD, OP ESF and NSRF Malta

Coherence and orientation of the proposed objectives with the Lisbon strategy

Coherence with community, national and regional environmental policies

Coherence with the principle of equal opportunities

Inherent synergies with other proposals and activities set in the Italy-Malta programme and/or other Programmes, with particular reference to other Programmes within Objective 3 of European Territorial Cooperation

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Selection criteria

FINANCIAL ASPECTS:Coherence and adequacy of the budget distribution within the partnership, considering the activities performed and the items of expenditure foreseen

Reliability of the apportionment of expenditure over the implementation timeframe of the project

Relationship of congruence and relevance among budget/activities/results

Additional financial resources through the of partner’s contribution towards the operation

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The Sicilian Corte dei Conti registered on 26/04/2011 the Act n. 114, dated 25/03/2011, approving the final lists of the eligible for financing projects. At least 17 project were funded

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The project «Protection of the environment in Mediterranean Islands via the valorisation of grape cultivation (PROMED)» was selected by 73,5 point within the specific objective 1.1. The approved budget is € 1.470.345,00






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BUDGET ALLOCATION AMONG MEMBER STATES

Total(A=B+C+D)

ERDF (B)

National co-financing

(C)

Additional financing(D)

ITALIAN PARTNERS

NUMBER4 715.025,00 607.771,25 107.253,75 0

MALTESE PARTNERS

NUMBER3 755.320,00 557.022,00 98.298.00 100.000,00

TOTALPARTNERSNUMBER

7 1.470.345,00 1.164.793,25 205.551,75 100.000,00



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PROJECT FUNDIND PER PARTNER AND SOURCE

Project Partner

Partner namePercentage

%

Total

(A)

ERDF

(C)

Nationalco-financing

(D)

Additional financing

(E)

LP Istituto Regionale della Vite e

del Vino39,09 574.725,00 488.516.25 86.208.75 0

PP 2Centro Studi di Economia applicata all'Ingegneria

7,50 110.300,00 93.755.00 16.545,00 0

PP 3 University of Malta 13,50 198.500,00 168.725,00 29.775,00 0

PP 4 Ministry for Resources And

Rural Affairs 30,10 442.520,00 291.142,00 51.738,00 100.000,00

PP 5 Comune di Lampedusa e Linosa 1,02 15.000,00 12.750,00 2.250,00 0

PP 6 Comune di Pantelleria 1,02 15.000,00 12.750,00 2.250,00 0

PP 7Organizzazjoni Produtturi

Gheneb Ghall-Inbid 7,77 114.300,00 97.155,00 17.145,00 0

TOTAL 100 1.470.345,00 1.164.793,25 205.551,75 100.000,00



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BUDGET ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMME ELIGIBLE AREAS

Project Partner

Istituto Regionale

della Vite e del Vino

Centro Studi di Economia

applicata all’ingegneria

University of Malta

Ministry for Resources and Rural

Affairs

Comune di Lampedusa

e Linosa

Comune di Pantelleria

Organizzazioni Produtturi

Gheneb Ghall-Inbid

% Total

NUTS III PROXIMITY

AREAS

Province of Ragusa 1,18% 1,18% € 17.300,00

Province of Agrigento 2,43 % 2,81% 0,34% 0,50% 0,14% 6,21% € 91.229,00

Province of Trapani 17,80% 2,01% 0,42% 1,62% 0,28% 0,78% 0,96% 23,86

% € 350.662,00

Malta 5,60% 1,27% 13,08% 27,36% 0,24% 0,24% 4,79% 52,59% € 773.194,00

Gozo0,24% 0,71% 1,89% 2,84% € 41.800,00

NUTS III ADIACENT

AREAS

Province of Palermo 13,25% 0.07% 13,32

% € 196.160,00

Total 39,09%€ 574.725

7,50%€ 110.300

13,50%€198.500

30,10%€ 442.520

1,02%€ 15.000

1,02%€ 15.000

7,77%€ 114.300 100% € 1.470.345,00


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The general objectives of the project are fighting the erosion on the islands of Gozo, Malta, Pantelleria and Linosa and developing and increasing the sources of eco-friendly income alternative to seaside tourism. The specific objectives are reversing the country abandonment, increasing green cover during drought, safeguarding the system of drystone walls, rationalization of water resources, acquisition of high-income products development of tourist routes, maintenance of results after theconclusion of the project.



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PROJECT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

BACKGROUND ANALYSIS

Erosion, caused by reduction of vegetative cover, increase in slope of the land and drought, is underway in the Mediterranean islands, where tourism resort, very important source of income, has led to the progressive abandonment of the countryside.



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Historically, the profitable cultivation of the vine has defended the territory, either directly, by action of the anchor roots, and indirectly, with the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls to support the steep slopes.



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In Malta, the usual summer drought have added winter periods of drought that led to a gradual and visible desertification



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In Pantelleria, during the last 20 years, the area of vineyards has been reduced from 3,000 to 1,526 hectares



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In the Linosa island vineyards have disappeared



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The Regional Institute of Vine and Wine, in order to promote a sustainable development, has already made preliminary studies to increase the yield of wine in Pantelleria. In 2008 it also planted an experimental vineyard at Linosa



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The Project aims to induce an increase in planted area increasing the value of the grapes, resulting in protection of land and increase of green areas in summer.



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The main stakeholders are: the wineries in Pantelleria, the inhabitants of Linosa and Maltese farmers and winemakers.



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PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The main stakeholders are: the wineries in Pantelleria, the inhabitants of Linosa and Maltese farmers and winemakers.

General objectivesA) fighting the erosion on the islands of Gozo, Malta, Pantelleria and Linosa B) developing and increasing the sources of eco-friendly income alternative to seaside

tourismSpecific objectives1) reversing the country abandonment,2) increasing green cover during drought, 3) safeguarding the system of drystone walls, 4) rationalization of water resources, 5) acquisition of high-income products 6) development of tourist routes, 7) maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project.




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Specific objectives1) reversing the country abandonment,2) increasing green cover during drought, 3) safeguarding the system of drystone walls, 4) rationalization of water resources, 5) acquisition of high-income products 6) development of tourist routes, 7) maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project.



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BASE LOGICA DEL PROGETTO


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Specific objectives1) reversing the country abandonment,2) increasing green cover during drought, 3) safeguarding the system of drystone walls, 4) rationalization of water resources, 5) acquisition of high-income products 6) development of tourist routes, 7) maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project.


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Specific objectives1)reversing the country abandonment2)increasing green cover during drought3)safeguarding the system of drystone walls, 4)rationalization of water resources5)acquisition of high-income products 6)development of tourist routes, 7)maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project

Objectives 2, 3 and 4 will be achieved through studies of crop varieties Zibibbo of the islands of Pantelleria, Linosa and Gozo and through studies of zoning in Malta and Gozo with the identification of international varieties most suitable and definition of the best modalities to plant and manage the native Maltese grape varieties



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Specific objectives1)reversing the country abandonment2)increasing green cover during drought3)safeguarding the system of drystone walls, 4)rationalization of water resources5)acquisition of high-income products 6)development of tourist routes, 7)maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project

Objectives 1 and 5 will be achieved through studies on increasing yields wine grapes/wine during production of fortified wines (in Pantelleria these studies will also contribute to achieve objectives 2 and 3), on production of a new type of product (Zibibbo Linosa) and on definition of oenological protocols able to obtain value added products in Malta e Gozo



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Specific objectives1)reversing the country abandonment2)increasing green cover during drought3)safeguarding the system of drystone walls4)rationalization of water resources5)acquisition of high-income products 6)development of tourist routes7)maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project

The objective numer 6 will be achieved through the action of information and communication of project results.



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Specific objectives1)reversing the country abandonment2)increasing green cover during drought3)safeguarding the system of drystone walls4)rationalization of water resources5)acquisition of high-income products 6)development of tourist routes7)maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project

The objective number 7 will be achieved through the the settlement of a Maltese experimental station able and the improvement of the technical competences of the Maltese partners who can continue their studies even after the end of the project (in Sicily this function is already performed by the Regional Institute of Vine and Wine).



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WP WORK PACKAGE TITLE

Responsible Partner Involved Partners COST €

WP 1 Management and Coordination LP ALL 149.775,00

WP 2 Study of the territories PP3 LP, PP2, PP3, PP5, PP6 233.500,00

WP 3 Optimization of the vineyard planting PP2 LP, PP2, PP3, PP4, PP7 315.235,00

WP 4 Wine valorization LP LP, PP4, PP7 239.775,00

WP 5 Maltese experimental station PP4 LP, PP4, PP7 316.420,00

WP 6 Information and communication LP ALL 215.640,00



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PLANNED ACTIVITIES WORK PACKAGES

WP1: Ensures the correct management and coordinationWP 1.1 “Management and Coordination”. (20/4/2011 –19/4/2013). Location of activities: Palermo.

Planned activities: design and layout of the project, leading the project, coordination between the different partners, establishment of the Steering Committee, organization of meetings in order to verify and monitore the progress of project activities. Professional Profiles: 2 managers and 1 official LP, 1 technician for all other PP. Partners involved and their roles: LP (draft project proposal, overall coordination), all PP (participation in meetings and steering committee). Expected results: proper division of tasks between partners; proper progress of planned activities, solving problems that may occur.



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WP 1.1 “Management and Coordination”. (20/4/2011 –19/4/2013). Location of activities: Palermo.

Planned activities: design and layout of the project, leading the

project, coordination between the different partners, establishment of the Steering Committee, organization of meetings in order to verify and monitore the progress of project activities. Professional Profiles: 2 managers and 1 official LP, 1 technician for all other PP. Partners involved and their roles: LP (draft project proposal, overall coordination), all PP (participation in meetings and steering committee). Expected results: proper division of tasks between partners; proper progress of planned activities, solving problems that may occur.


WP1: Ensures the correct management and coordination



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WP 1.2 “Secretariat” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Palermo. Planned activities: collection and cataloging of project documentation Professional Profiles: 2 officials LP. Partners involved: LP Expected results: proper cataloging and easy access to project documentation





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WP 1.3 “Financial management” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Palermo, Malta, Ragusa, Linosa, Pantelleria. Planned activities: partial and final financial reports of the project. Professional Profiles: 1 managers and 3 official LP, 1 technician for all other PP. Partners involved and their roles: LP (general coordination, making applications for payment of ERDF funds and transfer funds to the partners, partial and final reporting), all PP (production of partial reports). Expected results: proper financial management and production of reports of the project





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WP2: The Study of the territories localizes the areas suffering of erosive risks and abandonment where planting grape varieties and define the best modalities to plant and manage them

WP 2.1 “Study of the territory of Malta and Gozo” (20/4/2011 – 20/10/2012) Location of activities: Malta e Gozo, Ragusa. Planned activities: studies of the land and construction of a Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows the identification of areas susceptible to the risk of erosion and abandonment where planting the vine. The GIS will contain information relating to soil and climate variability in these areas, the availability of natural water resources as well as the characteristics of the vegetation (rootstock, variety, type of farming). It will, moreover, provide the definition of anti-erosion measures to be implemented in these land with the aim of enhancing the role of traditional works, such as terracing and identification of interventions using innovative engineering techniques for the consolidation of the slopes. Professional profiles: Profili professionali: 3 agronomist LP, 1 agronomist and 1 engineer PP2, 1 supervisor, 2 assistants, 1 technician PP3. Involved partners and their roles: LP (studies of land), PP2 and PP3 (studies of land, definition of innovative measures, construction of GIS). Expected results: localize the areas suffering of erosive risks and abandonment, where planting grape varieties.




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A Geographic Information System (GIS) is an information system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data




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WP 2.1 “Study of the territory of Malta and Gozo” (20/4/2011 – 20/10/2012) Location of activities: Malta e Gozo, Ragusa. Planned activities: studies of the land and construction of a Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows the identification of areas susceptible to the risk of erosion. The GIS will contain information relating to soil and climate variability in these areas, the availability of natural water resources as well as the characteristics of the vegetation (rootstock, variety, type of farming). It will, moreover, provide the definition of anti-erosion measures to be implemented in these land with the aim of enhancing the role of traditional works, such as terracing and identification of interventions using innovative engineering techniques for the consolidation of the slopes. Professional profiles: Profili professionali: 3 agronomist LP, 1 agronomist and 1 engineer PP2, 1 supervisor, 2 assistants, 1 technician PP3. Involved partners and their roles: LP (studies of land), PP2 and PP3 (studies of land, definition of innovative measures, construction of GIS). Expected results: localize the areas suffering of erosive risks and abandonment, where planting grape varieties.

The pedoclima denotes the set of physical conditions of the land which depend mainly on temperature and humidity.





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WP 2.1 “Study of the territory of Linosa” (20/4/2011 – 20/10/2012) Location of activities: Linosa (Ag), Ragusa. Planned activities: studies of the land and construction of a Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows the identification of areas susceptible to the risk of erosion where planting the vine. The GIS will contain information relating to soil and climate variability in these areas, the availability of natural water resources as well as the characteristics of the vegetation (rootstock, variety, type of farming). It will, moreover, provide the definition of anti-erosion measures to be implemented in these land with the aim of enhancing the role of traditional works, such as terracing and identification of interventions using innovative engineering techniques for the consolidation of the slopes. Professional profiles: Profili professionali: 3 agronomist LP, 1 agronomist and 1 engineer PP2, 1 supervisor, 2 assistants, 1 technician PP3. Involved partners and their roles: LP (studies of land), PP2 and PP3 (studies of land, definition of innovative measures, construction of GIS). Expected results: localize the areas suffering of erosive risks and abandonment, where planting grape varieties.


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WP 2.1 “Study of the territory of Pantelleria” (20/4/2011 – 20/10/2012) Location of activities: Pantelleria (Tp), Ragusa. Planned activities: studies of the land and construction of a Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows the identification of areas susceptible to the risk of erosion where planting the vine. The GIS will contain information relating to soil and climate variability in these areas, the availability of natural water resources as well as the characteristics of the vegetation (rootstock, variety, type of farming). It will, moreover, provide the definition of anti-erosion measures to be implemented in these land with the aim of enhancing the role of traditional works, such as terracing and identification of interventions using innovative engineering techniques for the consolidation of the slopes. Professional profiles: Profili professionali: 3 agronomist LP, 1 agronomist and 1 engineer PP2, 1 supervisor, 2 assistants, 1 technician PP3. Involved partners and their roles: LP (studies of land), PP2 and PP3 (studies of land, definition of innovative measures, construction of GIS). Expected results: localize the areas suffering of erosive risks and abandonment, where planting grape varieties.


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WP3: Optimization of the vineyard planting WP 3 – 3.1 “qualitative improvement of the Maltese grape varieties” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP). Planned activities: Study in Malta and Gozo about the status of native grapes varieties in relation to the soil and the climate. Identification of agronomic practices with particular reference to the management of the foliage and the definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions aimed at increasing and improving use of natural water resources. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated. Definition of guidelines for sustainable management of the vineyard. Professional profiles: 3 agronomist, 3 winemakers e 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist PP3, 1 agronomist PP4, 1 winemaker PP4, 2 officials PP7. Involved partners and their roles: LP (surveys and analysis, pubblication of a manual), PP3 e PP4 (identification of agronomic practices and definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions), PP7 (managing of vineyards). Expected results: Definition of the best modalities to plant and manage the native Maltese grape varietiesDraw up of a manual for the vine management




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WP 3 – 3.1 “qualitative improvement of the Maltese grape varieties” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP). Planned activities: Study in Malta and Gozo about the status of native grapes varieties in relation to the soil and the climate. Identification of agronomic practices with particular reference to the management of the foliage and the definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions aimed at increasing and improving use of natural water resources. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated. Definition of guidelines for sustainable management of the vineyard. Professional profiles: 3 agronomist, 3 winemakers e 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist PP3, 1 agronomist PP4, 1 winemaker PP4, 2 officials PP7. Involved partners and their roles: LP (surveys and analysis, pubblication of a manual), PP3 e PP4 (identification of agronomic practices and definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions), PP7 (managing of vineyards). Expected results: Definition of the best modalities to plant and manage the native Maltese grape varietiesDraw up of a manual for the vine management

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WP3: Optimization of the vineyard planting WP 3 – 3.1 “qualitative improvement of the Maltese grape varieties” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP). Planned activities: Study in Malta and Gozo about the status of native grapes varieties in relation to the soil and the climate. Identification of agronomic practices with particular reference to the management of the foliage and the definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions aimed at increasing and improving use of natural water resources. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated. Definition of guidelines for sustainable management of the vineyard. Professional profiles: 3 agronomist, 3 winemakers e 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist PP3, 1 agronomist PP4, 1 winemaker PP4, 2 officials PP7. Involved partners and their roles: LP (surveys and analysis, pubblication of a manual), PP3 e PP4 (identification of agronomic practices and definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions), PP7 (managing of vineyards). Expected results: Definition of the best modalities to plant and manage the native Maltese grape varietiesDraw up of a manual for the vine management


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WP3: Optimization of the vineyard planting WP 3 – 3.2 “Identification of international varieties useful to the territory of Malta and Gozo” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP), Ragusa. Planned activities: Study in Malta and Gozo about the status of native grapes and international varieties best suited to provide the best quality results, at the specific soil and climate . Identification of agronomic practices with particular reference to the management of the foliage and the definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions aimed at increasing and improving use of natural water resources. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated. Definition of guidelines for sustainable management of the vineyard. Professional profiles: 3 agronomist, 3 winemakers e 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist PP3, 1 agronomist PP4, 1 winemaker PP4, 2 officials PP7. Involved partners and their roles: LP (surveys and analysis, pubblication of a manual), PP3 e PP4 (identification of agronomic practices and definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions), PP7 (managing of vineyards). Expected results: Identification of international grape varieties able to grow in the Maltese territory Draw up of a manual for the vine management


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WP3: Optimization of the vineyard planting WP 3 – 3.3 “Study of the cultivation of Zibibbo in Gozo, Pantelleria and Linosa ” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Pantelleria and Marsala (TP), Linosa (Ag) Ragusa. Planned activities: Study on the islands of Gozo, Pantelleria and Linosa and the best conditions for growing the variety Zibibbo. Identification of agronomic practices with particular reference to the management of the foliage and the definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions aimed at increasing and improving use of natural water resources. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated. Definition of guidelines for sustainable management of the vineyard. Professional profiles: 3 agronomist, 3 winemakers e 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist PP3, 1 agronomist PP4, 1 winemaker PP4, 2 officials PP7. Involved partners and their roles: LP (surveys and analysis, pubblication of a manual), PP3 e PP4 (identification of agronomic practices and definition of hydraulic-agricultural interventions), PP7 (managing of vineyards). Expected results: Definition of the best modalities to plant and manage the Zibibbo grape variety in the islands of Gozo, Pantelleria and Linosa. Draw up of a manual for the vine management


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WP4: Grape valorization through wine studies make profitable the cultivation of vine

WP 4.1 “Study of the production of high quality wines derived from native Maltese grapes varieties” (15/8/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP). Planned activities: experimental evidence for the production of high quality and high value-added products derived from indigenous grape varieties grown in Malta and Gozo; chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis able to identify the best oenological winemaking systems. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated, as well as in private wineries. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 2 biologist, 4 winemakers, 1 chemist, 2 workers LP, 1 winemaker PP4, 1 official PP7. Involved partners and therir role: LP and PP4 (experimental evidence and analysis), PP7 (grape production). Expected results: definition of oenological protocols able to obtain high value-added products derived from Maltese native grape varieties




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WP 4.1 “Study of the production of high quality wines derived from native Maltese grapes varieties” (15/8/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP). Planned activities: experimental evidence for the production of high quality and high value-added products derived from indigenous grape varieties grown in Malta and Gozo; chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis able to identify the best oenological winemaking systems. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated, as well as in private wineries. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 2 biologist, 4 winemakers, 1 chemist, 2 workers LP, 1 winemaker PP4, 1 official PP7. Involved partners and therir role: LP and PP4 (experimental evidence and analysis), PP7 (grape production). Expected results: definition of oenological protocols able to obtain high value-added products derived from Maltese native grape varieties


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WP 4.2 “Study of the production of high quality wines derived from international varieties grown in Malta and Gozo” (15/8/2011 –19/4/2013) Location of activities: Malta and Gozo, Marsala (TP). Planned activities: experimental evidence for the production of high quality and high value-added products derived from international grape varieties grown in Malta and Gozo; chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis able to identify the best oenological winemaking systems. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories in Marsala until the Maltese test center will be activated, as well as in private wineries. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 2 biologist, 4 winemakers, 1 chemist, 2 workers LP, 1 winemaker PP4, 1 official PP7. Involved partners and therir role: LP and PP4 (experimental evidence and analysis), PP7 (grape production). Expected results: definition of oenological protocols able to obtain high value-added products derived from international grape varieties





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WP 4.3 “Production of “The Zibibbo” of Linosa”” (15/8/2011 – 19/4/2013) Location of activities: Linosa (AG), Marsala (TP). Planned activities: experimental evidence for the production of high quality and high value-added products derived from the Zibibbo grown in Linosa; chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis able to identify the best oenological winemaking systems. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’ laboratories located in Marsala. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 2 biologist, 3 winemakers, 1 chemist, 2 workers LP, 1 winemaker PP4. Involved partner and their roles: LP and PP4 (experimental evidence and analysis). Expected results: definition of oenological protocols able to obtain high value-added products derived from Zibibbo grape variety.





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WP4 – 4.4 “Improvement of product yields in Pantelleria” (15/8/2011 – 19/4/2013) location of activities: Pantelleria (TP), Marsala (TP). Planned activities: experimental evidence for the production of high quality and high value-added products derived from the Zibibbo grown in Pantelleria; chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis able to identify the best oenological winemaking systems able to increas the yield grape - wine. Technical details of the analysis will be conducted at the Irvv’s laboratories in Marsala as well as in private wineries. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 2 biologist, 4 winemakers, 1 chemist e 2 workers LP. Involved partners : LP (experimental evidence and analysis). Expected results: definition of oenological protocols able to obtain high value-added products derived from Zibibbo grape varieties





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WP5 : integrated exchange of knowledge and creation of an experimental center

WP5 – 5.1 “Restoring and equipping of the Maltese station” (20/4/2011 – 31/08/2012) location of activities: Malta. Planned activities: restoration of the building owned by the Maltese Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs and located in Buskett (Malta), to make a research station able to perform all studies on Maltese territory beyond the end of the project. Purchase and commissioning of equipment. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 1 biologist, 2 winemakers LP, 2 managers PP4 , 1 manager PP7. Involved partners: LP (work supervision and technical advice) , PP4 (restoring and equipping of the station), PP7 (technical advice). Expected results: Opening of a research center in Malta.




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WP5 – 5.1 “Restoring and equipping of the Maltese station” (20/4/2011 – 31/08/2012) location of activities: Malta. Planned activities: restoration of the building owned by the Maltese Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs and located in Buskett (Malta), to make a research station able to perform all studies on Maltese territory beyond the end of the project. Purchase and commissioning of equipment. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 1 biologist, 2 winemakers LP, 2 managers PP4 , 1 manager PP7. Involved partners: LP (work supervision and technical advice) , PP4 (restoring and equipping of the station), PP7 (technical advice). Expected results: Opening of a research center in Malta.


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WP 5.2 “Training of maltese technicians” (20/4/2011 – 31/08/2012) location of activities: Malta, Gozo, Linosa (AG), Marsala and Pantelleria (TP), Ragusa. Planned activities: Training of technical personnel who will work in that center, through the transfer of Irvv’ skills. The activity will be carried out in Marsala and Malta, but technical meetings are also planned in other areas, according to technical requirements related to the various project activities. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 1 biologist, 2 winemakers and 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist and 1 winemaker PP4, 2 technicians PP7. Involved Partners: LP (knowledge transfer), PP4 e PP7 (skills improvement). Expected results: improvement ot the technical skills of the Maltese partners which will ensure the maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project.





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WP 5.2 “Training of maltese technicians” (20/4/2011 – 31/08/2012) location of activities: Malta, Gozo, Linosa (AG), Marsala and Pantelleria (TP), Ragusa. Planned activities: Training of technical personnel who will work in that center, through the transfer of Irvv’ skills. The activity will be carried out in Marsala and Malta, but technical meetings are also planned in other areas, according to technical requirements related to the various project activities. Professional profiles: 2 agronomist, 1 biologist, 2 winemakers and 1 chemist LP, 1 agronomist and 1 winemaker PP4, 2 technicians PP7. Involved Partners: LP (knowledge transfer), PP4 e PP7 (skills improvement). Expected results: improvement ot the technical skills of the Maltese partners which will ensure the maintenance of results after the conclusion of the project.


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WP6: divulgazione dei risultati

WP 6.1 “Presentation of the project” (4 luglio 2011) - location of activities: Marsala (TP). Planned activities: organization of a seminar at Trapani to present the project to the sicilian and maltese stakeholders and to the press. Professional profiles: 3 managers, 2 winemakers and 1 head of communication LP, 1 manager per PP. Involved partners: LP (organization and speech), all PP (speech). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention.




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WP6: dissemination of project resultsWP 6.2 “Dissemination of project results in the island of Linosa” (1/7/2012 – 28/2/2013) – location of activities: Lampedusa and Linosa (AG). Planned activities: Organization of small seminars to disseminate the project results in Linosa, in order to increase the awareness of residents and direct them towards the choice of the vineyard land conservation. Organization of promotional activities in order to promote the territories of the project as new wine tourism routes, with a presentation and tasting of the products obtained. Professional profiles: 1 agronomist, 1 biologist, 1 winemaker, 1 head of communication LP, 1 agronomist PP2, 2 technicians PP5. Involved Partners: LP (tasting, speech), PP2 (speech), PP5 (organization of activities). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.




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WP6: dissemination of project resultsWP 6.2 “Dissemination of project results in the island of Linosa” (1/7/2012 – 28/2/2013) – location of activities: Lampedusa and Linosa (AG). Planned activities: Organization of small seminars to disseminate the project results in Linosa, in order to increase the awareness of residents and direct them towards the choice of the vineyard land conservation. Organization of promotional activities in order to promote the territories of the project as new wine tourism routes, with a presentation and tasting of the products obtained. Professional profiles: 1 agronomist, 1 biologist, 1 winemaker, 1 head of communication LP, 1 agronomist PP2, 2 technicians PP5. Involved Partners: LP (tasting, speech), PP2 (speech), PP5 (organization of activities). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.


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WP6: dissemination of project results

WP 6.2 “Dissemination of project results in the island of Linosa” (1/7/2012 – 28/2/2013) – location of activities: Lampedusa and Linosa (AG). Planned activities: Organization of small seminars to disseminate the project results in Linosa, in order to increase the awareness of residents and direct them towards the choice of the vineyard land conservation. Organization of promotional activities in order to promote the territories of the project as new wine tourism routes, with a presentation and tasting of the products obtained. Professional profiles: 1 agronomist, 1 biologist, 1 winemaker, 1 head of communication LP, 1 agronomist PP2, 2 technicians PP5. Involved Partners: LP (tasting, speech), PP2 (speech), PP5 (organization of activities). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.


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WP 6.3 “Dissemination of project results in the island of Pantelleria” (1/7/2012 – 28/2/2013) – location of activities: Pantelleria (TP). Planned activities: Organization of small seminars to disseminate the project results in Pantelleria, in order to increase the awareness of residents and direct them towards the choice of the vineyard land conservation. Organization of promotional activities in order to promote the territories of the project as new wine tourism routes, with a presentation and tasting of the products obtained. Professional profiles: 1 agronomist, 1 biologist, 1 winemaker, 1 head of communication LP, 1 agronomist PP2, 2 technicians PP6, 2 technicians PP7. Involved Partners: LP (tasting, speech), PP2 (speech), PP6 (organization of activities and speech). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.


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WP6: dissemination of project resultsWP 6.4 “Dissemination of project results in the island of Malta” (1/7/2012 – 28/2/2013) – location of activities: Lampedusa and Malta. Planned activities: Organization of small seminars to disseminate the project results in Malta, in order to increase the awareness of residents and direct them towards the choice of the vineyard land conservation. Organization of promotional activities in order to promote the territories of the project as new wine tourism routes, with a presentation and tasting of the products obtained. Professional profiles: 1 agronomist, 1 biologist, 1 winemaker LP, 1 agronomist PP2, 1 manager PP3, 2 manager PP4, 2 manager PP7. Involved Partners: LP, PP2, PP3, PP7 (speech), PP4 (organization of activities). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.


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WP 6.5 “Coordination of communication activities” (20/4/2011 – 19/4/2013) location of activities: Marsala and Pantelleria (TP), Linosa (AG), Malta. Planned activities: press releases, contacts with the press, organization of educational tours, coordination of publishing manuals and brochures. Professional profiles: 3 managers and 1 head of communication LP. Involved partners: LP. Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.





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WP 6.6 “Final seminar” (aprile 2013) location of activities: Malta. Planned activities: organization of the final seminar of the project in Malta, to present project results to the sicilian and maltese stakeholders and to the press. Professional profiles: 2 agronomists, 1 biologists and 1 winemaker LP, 1 manager PP3, 3 managers PP4, 3 managers PP7, 1 technician PP2, PP5 e PP6. Involved Partners: PP4 (organization and speech), LP and the other PP (speech). Expected results: cross-border advertising intervention, tourism promotion of territories and their products.





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“Strengthening the attractiveness and the competitiveness of the cross-border area, within a framework of environmental sustainability”



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