Arsenic in soil, leaves, grapes and wines
The presence of arsenic in food and beverages creates concern because of the toxicity of this element, classified as carcinogenic in humans. The arsenic concentration in soil, vine leaves and berries
Grapevines and Terroirs
Conservation of intravarietal diversity in France: exhaustive overview and perspectives
Since the renewal of the French vineyard after the Phylloxera crisis, the panorama of cultivated varieties has dramatically changed. This current genetic erosion is due to the increasing interest
Effects of rootstock and environment on the behaviour of autochthone grapevine varieties in the Douro region
In an experiment located at Quinta da Cavadinha, Sabrosa, Douro Region the behaviour of the varieties Touriga Nacional (TN), Tinta Barroca (TB), Touriga Franca
Influence of the vintage, clone and rootstock on the chemical characteristics of Syrah tropical wines from Brazil
In the Northeast of Brazil, vines can produce twice a year, because annual average temperature is 26ºC, with high solar radiation and water availability for irrigation.
Terroir effects on the response of Tempranillo grapevines to irrigation in four locations of Spain: agronomic performance and water relations
We report the effects of different drip irrigation treatments on the agronomic performance and water relations of Tempranillo grapevines, pruned to a bilateral cordon
Varieties and rootstocks: an important mean for adaptation to terroir
A large genetic diversity exists among V. vinifera varieties, but also among cultivated rootstocks. This diversity is important to adapt plant material to different environmental conditions