Grape and wine quality of terraced local variety Pinela (Vitis vinifera L.) under different water management
Climate change is driving global temperatures up together with a reduction of rainfall, posing a risk to grape yields, wine quality, and threatening the historical viticulture areas of Europe.
Synthesis of scientific research on the application of mechanized grapevine pruning in the Republic of Moldova
One of the basic problems in the viticulture branch is the improvement of perspective technologies for both vine training systems: with vertical standing and with free position of shoots, adapted to the requirements of complex mechanization.
French regulations related to vineyard spraying and examples of devices developed in France and around the world to limit the risks of point-source pollution
Managing pests in vineyards presents a major challenge for winegrowers, who are seeking effective solutions to control diseases and pests.
Analyzing firms’ dynamic capabilities to identify the actions for a sustainable future of the Italian wine sector
The UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, a global plan for a better future, requires actions.
The evolution of wine tourism: trends, challenges and opportunities for the future
The wine tourism industry has experienced significant transformation over the past years, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIFE Climawin: impacts, risks and opportunities in the transition to sustainable viticulture
The LIFE Climawin project drives the sustainable transformation of the wine sector in response to climate change through the implementation of an innovative management model applied at the demonstrative winery, Bosque de Matasnos.
Developing a multi-hazard risk index-based insurance for viticulture under climate change
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of environmental hazards (e.g., prolonged drought), and even non-extreme climate events (e.g., a period of slightly warmer temperatures) can lead to extreme impacts when they occur simultaneously with other (non-extreme) events.
Reconfiguring wine prescription : from traditional critics to digital social networks
The integration of digital social networks (DSN) has profoundly transformed communication practices within the wine industry, reorganizing the dynamics of prescription and marketing.
The importance of free trade agreements and non tariffs measures in a context of resurgent retaliatory trade measures against wine
Most of the issues surrounding trade in wine and spirits focus on the fight against non-tariff measures.
New genomic techniques, plant variety rights and wine law
The paper discusses potential implications of New Genomic Technologies (NGTs) on European Plant Variety and Wine Law.
Wine tourism as a catalyst for sustainable competitive advantage: unraveling the role of winery image and reputation
This study examines the impact of wine tourism development on the sustainable competitive advantage of Spanish wineries, while also exploring the mediating roles of winery image and winery reputation in this relationship.
Applying value proposition design to collective strategic actions in family wineries: enhancing territorial resources in Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil
The study aims to propose collective strategic actions for family wineries, promoting their competitiveness and the valorization of territorial resources.
Sustainable geographical indications? Inclusion of sustainability criteria in the Denomination of Origin Campos de Cima da Serra, Brazil
The objective of this study is to assess the potential for integrating sustainability guidelines into Geographical Indications of wine, especially in the case of the Denomination of Origin Campos de Cima da Serra (CCS), Brazil.
Contrast of unfair trade practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain: An overview from the vitivinicultural perspective
According to the Directive EU 2019/633, European Union settled a minimum harmonised framework of rules to ensure the prohibitions of unfair commercial practices in business to business relationship of agrifood sector.
Crowdsourced the assessment of wine rating: professional wine competition rating vs vivino rating
We evaluate wine ratings by comparing data from two crowdsourcing platforms – Vivino, which aggregates the opinions of a large number of wine lovers, and Global Wine Medal Rating, which aggregates the scores from more than 1030 international wine competitions since 2020.
Modernizing wine legislation for a resilient and competitive industry: lessons from Republic of Moldova’s legal and policy reforms
The evolution of Republic of Moldova’s wine industry offers a compelling case study in how legal harmonization and institutional reform can catalyze the transformation of a national wine sector.
Embracing innovation for a future-ready wine industry: insights from Moldova’s AI-powered pilot project
In 2023–2024, the Republic of Moldova launched its first AI-powered wine pilot, integrating artificial intelligence into the vitivinicultural value chain.
AI and blockchain synergy-driven reconstruction of nutritional health value chains in the wine industry
The increasing demand for healthier, more transparent, and sustainable wine products has prompted the need for innovative solutions to optimize the wine health value chain.
Wine consumption in Ukraine: trends, socio-economic aspects, and public perception
This article explores the contemporary culture of wine consumption in Ukraine through the lens of social, economic, and cultural transformations triggered by European integration, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the full-scale war since 2022.
On quality assurance of winemaking components
This report examines product quality assurance issues arising when technological aids and food additives are utilized in winemaking.