Geochemistry of Vrbničko Polje (Croatia) winegrowing site
A multi-element pedo-geochemical survey was carried out in Vrbničko polje vineyards on the Krk Island, Croatia. This Mediterranean winegrowing site is famous by Žlahtina wine production.
Effect of soil type on Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet-Sauvignon wine style at different localities in South Africa
The wine producing regions of South Africa are characterized by climatic diversity. The Coastal Region has a Mediterranean climate, with a mean annual rainfall of c.
Copper, iron and zinc in surface layer of Primošten vineyard soils
Long-term use of copper fungicides causes increased accumulation of total copper in the surface layer of vineyard soils. Many of authors has researched the anthropogenic influx of copper in such soils, which can result in environmental risks.
Vineyard soils characterization and its influence on the grape quality of cv. Carmenère in the Maipo Valley, Chile
Produced since 1998, the De Martino Single Vineyard Carmenère is the first Carmenère Icon wine of Chile. The grapes are coming form a plot of 11 ha in Isla de Maipo, where the technicians of the winery have developed knowledge of their work, resulting in 3 levels of quality of the grapes.
Vineyard soil mapping to optimise wine quality: from ‘terroir’ characterisation to vineyard management
In this study, a soil mapping methodology at subplot level (scale 1:5000) for vineyard soils was developed. The aim of this mapping method was to establish mapping units, which could be used as basic units for ‘terroir’ characterisation and vineyard management (precision viticulture).