Exploring between- and within-vineyard variability of “Malvasia di Candia aromatica” vineyards from Colli Piacentini
Several studies demonstrated how climate and soil may be key drivers of variability at different scales.
DOI of the book :
10.58233/giesco2025
Several studies demonstrated how climate and soil may be key drivers of variability at different scales.
Context and purpose of the study. Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense in several winegrowing regions.
The important grape variety Welschriesling for Austrian and Southeast European viticulture has been selectively bred over the years for improving some quantitative traits. Collected genotypes as well as the local clones were examined from agricultural, analytical, sensory, and genetic perspectives.
Grapevines interact with the climate (aboveground) and the soil (belowground), affecting the characteristics of winegrapes produced. These interactions are impacted by climate change, the erosion of biodiversity, and losses of soil organic matter (SOM).
Increasing drought poses a challenge to viticulture, with complex impacts on grape yield and quality. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in Precision Viticulture offers a valuable tool to detect drought stress, capturing its spatio-temporal variability and thus, supports management strategies.