The 16th International Terroir congress and the 3rd ClimWine symposium was organised jointly in Bordeaux (France) from the 5 to 9 July 2026.
DOI of the book :
10.58233/terclim-2026
Esca is a widespread grapevine trunk disease known to reduce yield and to alter wine composition. However, its effects on wine sensory characteristics remains poorly understood.
Rotundone is the main aroma compound responsible for peppery notes in wines. Its biosynthesis is negatively affected by heat and drought, while the impact of light and particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation has not yet been established.
This study examines vitivoltaics, where photovoltaic panels are installed in vineyards to generate renewable energy while also providing partial shade to the vines.
In response to climate change, the French wine industry has launched a national action plan to adapt its practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rising temperatures and increasing CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere due to climate change cause changes in the behaviour of perennial plants, such as grapevines, which are known to be climate sensitive.
A strong and innovative agricultural sector is essential for rural development, and in vitiviniculture this strength increasingly depends on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Fungus disease-tolerant grape varieties appear to be a solution to cope with reduction of phytosanitary spraying in the vineyard as well as increasing disease pressure.
Traditional terroir studies often rely on static environmental descriptors. However, the increasing complexity of viticultural systems under climate change demands a paradigm shift toward dynamic, predictive modeling.
Climate warming is advancing grapevine phenology and shifting ripening toward hotter periods, challenging the preservation of wine typicity in temperate regions (van Leeuwen & Darriet, 2016).
Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) performance in Mediterranean wine regions is strongly influenced by atmospheric variables that shape the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum and ultimately contribute to biophysical terroir expression.