Irrigation effects on the agronomic and enological performance of godello cultivar from Valdeorras D.O. (northwest Spain) in 2012
In recent years, an uneven distribution of rainfall in Galicia has been observed, the variations in the frequency and amount of rainfall increased the interest for irrigating the vineyards within the Galician wine sector.
Effects of irrigation volume on quantitative and qualitative performance of organic “Italia” table grape grown in southern italy
In Europe there is an increasing consumer demand for residue-free, organically grown table grapes. Organic table grapes cultivation, however, is very delicate and experience to advice organic growers is still quite lacking.
Effect of irrigation on water status, growth and yield of white winegrapes in the Douro demarcated region
The hot and dry climate of the Douro Demarcated Region (DDR), Portugal, particularly during the summer, induces soil water deficits that influence the growth and development of grapevines.
Effects of different irrigation strategies on berry and wine composition on Cabernet-Sauvignon grapevines grown in Madrid (Spain)
Winegrowing in warm, dry areas usually compromises berry growth and must composition, and therefore the composition of the resulting wines.
Physiological response to irrigation and its application period of cv. Tempranillo in the A.O. Ribera del Duero
The physiological advantages that irrigation can provide in the growing of vines heavily depend on the way it is applied at each site.
ITK Vigne, decision support tool for viticulture
Water is essential to the development of any plant. As a result of current climate change, good management is required in many areas, especially in viticulture in a context of increasing competitiveness.
Plant-soil water relationships in hillslope vineyards – A time-lapse ERT 3d monitoring
Viticulture is often practiced on slopes, and water dynamics in these situations are generally more complex than in valley or in plains.
Deficit irrigation strategies in vermentino for improving groundwater use in clay soils
The effects of deficit irrigation strategies on soil water dynamics, vines physiologic and productive performance were studied in Vermentino grapevines grown on a deep clay soil, during 2009 and 2010, in South Sardinia (Italy).
Can continuous records with plant-based methods be used to estimate water stress intensity in deficit irrigated vineyards?
Vineyards are traditionally rainfed in Portugal. However, in drier and southern regions (e.g. Alentejo) water supply by irrigation is increasingly being used. Deficit irrigation (DI) strategies are mandatory due to the relationships between vineyard water status and crop yield and wine quality.
Preliminary results on the evaluation of isohydric or anisohydric behaviour of vermentino and cannonau grapevines
A lot of grapevine varieties have been distinguished in Isohydric or anisohydric according to their different behaviour in terms of water stress avoidance or tolerance.
Use of water potential measurements for assessing water stress in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Tempranillo grown in Southern Oregon
A study was conducted to investigate the practical use of four methods for measuring the plant water potential (Ψ) of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Tempranillo under field conditions within the Southern Oregon.
Plant water status: evaluating stress using soil-plant indices in Vitis vinifera cv. Mencía
The aim of the research is to determine the water status of a vineyard of cv. Mencia under rainfed conditions and establish relationships between the different indicators of water stress.
Irrigation cutoff on ‘BRS Clara’ seedless grapevines during berry ripening stage
The seedless table grape cultivar ‘BRS Clara’ (Vitis vinifera L.) presents yellowish-green berries and was developed for growing in tropical regions.
Douro – A pioneering demarcation
The wine region of Douro, in 2001 classified World Heritage by UNESCO, was the first to be demarcated and regulated in the world. We left here in very brief traces the main factors in the eighteenth century, led to this demarcation.
Viticulture evolution in Douro region after 70th of twenty century
Viticulture and winemaking is an ancient activity in Douro Valley region which had experimented one first significant boost in the XII century by the monks from the Cister religious order and one second and more important expansion in the beginning of the XVIII century with the start of wine exportation for England.
The Alto Douro wine region 10 years after its inscription in UNESCO
The Alto Douro Wine Region, with an area of 24,600 ha, has been inscribed since 2001 in the List of World Heritage Sites as an evolutive and living cultural landscape, lying along the river Douro and its tributaries, with many deep valleys and steep slopes.
The climate of the Douro: structure, trends and mitigation and adaptation responses to a changing climate
The Douro Wine Region has a long history of wine production across a diverse array of landscapes and climates
Long term study of alternative training systems for steep slope viticulture in Douro region – cv. Touriga Franca
Douro´s, the Port Wine Region can be characterized by having a Mountain Viticulture on hillsides with steep slopes and a hot climate.
Mountain: A way for adaptation to global warming?
The mountain is lived by vinegrowers as a strong structural constraint. In the current context of climate change, where we look at the side of genetics, irrigation, andinnovation in cultural practices,
Viticulture at the reconquest of steep slopes: contribution of the 38 years of activity
The GiESCO has produced within 38 years a contribution to the development of mountain Viticulture or steep slope Viticulture, concerning the environment, the techniques of canopy management, the social and economic aspects.