Torontel (Vitis vinífera L.) is an autochtonous Peruvian grape variety1 issuing from the crossing between Listan Prieto and Muscat of Alexandria, which were introduced to South America by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century.
The concept of terroir, understood as the interaction between environment, genotype and vineyard management, defines vine balance and grape quality.
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.
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.
Viticulture faces significant challenges due to climate change, with increased frequency of extreme wearther events impacting grapevine growth, grape quality, and wine production.
Climate change presents major challenges to global wine production, as rising temperatures and extreme weather events impact vine health, yields, and grape composition (van Leeuwen et al., 2024).
Climate change has intensified the need to understand how grapevines respond to increasingly warmer and more variable environments, especially in emerging viticultural regions where tropical and subtropical climates are becoming relevant for high-quality wine production.
In the pursuit of more sustainable viticulture, many winegrowers have drastically reduced nitrogen (N) fertilisation and abandoned chemical weed control in favour of permanent grass cover.
Sustainable consumption is becoming widespread, reflecting a shift in values and food choices.
The consequences of climate change represent a real challenge for viticulture.
The influence of soil on wine composition is a cornerstone of terroir science, yet its functional understanding remains limited.
This study examines vitivoltaics, where photovoltaic panels are installed in vineyards to generate renewable energy while also providing partial shade to the vines.
One of the key impacts of climate change in plants is the increase in atmospheric CO2. In vineyards (Vitis vinifera), elevated CO2 may alter phenology, yields and wine grape quality.
The integration of agrivoltaics (APV) in vineyards can reduce climate and production risks while also generating electricity.
Typicity is a key concept in the world of Geographical Indications (GI) and terroir-driven wines (Leriche et al., 2020; Souza Gonzaga et al., 2021).