Withering of the ‘Moscato giallo’ grapes under covered space

Red wine is a complex product whose sensory properties depend on the balance and interactions of its chemical components.

Throughout centuries of anthropocentric breeding, plants have been selectively bred to enhance their quality traits and yield, often overlooking the importance of neglected attributes, like those involved in the interactions with beneficial microorganisms. This phenomenon led to an alteration in the distribution of photosynthetic products, shifting from defence mechanisms to growth, commonly described as ‘domestication syndrome’. Addressing the losses stemming from this condition is imperative just as unravelling the concealed communication between grapevines and beneficial microorganisms.

Current climatic challenges in the wine sector require innovative solutions to maintain the quality of wines while adapting oenological practices to changing conditions. This article presents the detailed study of a lachancea thermotolerans strain on matrices typical of the French mediterranean area.

Ethephon is known to be a growth regulator that, when applied to the plant, is metabolized into ethylene. In this study, it has been evaluated the foliar application at the beginning of veraison of a commercial product (Fruitel 180, 18% w/v ethephon) in a Vitis vinifera L. cv. red Tempranillo vineyardin La Rioja (north of Spain).

Recurring heat and drought episodes during the growing season can produce adverse impacts on grape production in many wine regions around the world.