Narrow terraces and alternative training systems for steep sloop viticulture – Douro region
In Douro Region, vineyards are usually planted on hillsides with steep sloops. The models currently used for planting those vineyards are, depending on the initial slope of the hillside, vertical planting or terraces.
«Observatoire Mourvèdre»: (2) climatic mapping for successful plantation of Cv. Mourvèdre
A statistical model of sugar potential for Mourvèdre grapevine cultivar has been obtained using a group of 32 plots all around de south-east french mediterranean area.
Prospects for enlarging of microzone Manavi in the East Georgia
The experimental studies conducted in the eastern Georgia in Sagarejo administrative district on the foothills of the southern slope of Tsiv-Gombori range reveal the possibility of enlarging Manavi traditional specific zone to the north-west (from Giorgitsminda to Khashmi), at 500-750 m above sea level.
Ripening potential of Touriga Nacional variety with different canopy management techniques and in different regions (Dão, Bairrada and Vinhos Verdes)
Foreseeing climatic changes, the abnormally hot and dry year of 2005 can be revealer of some varieties behavior in different climatic conditions.
Soil management of interrow spacing as an important factor to protect the vineyard soils from runoff and erosion under the Mediterranean climate
Nearly one third of the Herault vineyard (south of France) is planted on soils very sensitive to water runoff and erosion
Tempranillo in semi-arid tropical climate (Pernambuco-Brazil). Adaptation of some clones and their affinity to different rootstocks
The variety Aragonez (sin. Tempranillo), recently introduced in the San Francisco Valley (9º02′ S; 40º11′ W) has revealed an excellent adaptation, with high potential of quality and yield, even without clonal material.
«Observatoire Mourvèdre»: statistical modelling of quality for Cv. Mourvèdre
Vine cultivar Mourvèdre is present all around the Mediterranean area and is interesting for its tannins and the specificity of its aromas.
Ripening of Vitis vinifera grapes varieties in São Joaquim, a new wine growing region, Southern Brazil
This report has investigated the ripening characteristics of Vitis vinifera grapes Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah in two consecutive vintages (2006 and 2007), in order to evaluate the adaptation from these recently varieties planted in São Joaquim town, Santa Catarina State, Brazil.
Effect of row direction in the upper part of the hillside vineyard of Somló, Hungary
Hillside vineyards have a great potential to produce world class wines. The unique microclimate lead to the production of rich, flavory wines.
Rootstocks of prestigious Bordeaux vineyards: implications on quality and yield
Rootstocks have been used in most of the vineyards for over a century. This may seem to be a long period, but it represents only three successive plantations.
Effects of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) on grape composition in Monastrell grapevines under semiarid conditions
The influence of two pre-veraison and post-veraison regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) strategies on yield and grape quality was analyzed during a two year period for mature grapevines (cv. Monastrell) in Southeastern of Spain
Analysis of climatic changes in different areas of Abruzzo region (Central Italy): implications for grape growing
The dynamic evolution of some bioclimatic indices largely used to define the vocation of areas to grape growing was assessed over 43 years (1965-2007) in four sites of the Abruzzo Region (Central Italy).
Heat requirements for grapevine varieties is essential information to adapt plant material in a changing climate
Precocity for fruit ripening is a genetically determined characteristic that is highly variable from one cultivar to another. In traditional wine-growing regions of Europe, growers have used this property to adapt the vines to local climatic conditions in order to maximize terroir expression
Influence of the irrigation period in Tempranillo grapevine, under the edaphoclimatic conditions of the Duero river valley
Irrigation of vineyards is a matter of controversial arguments at areas of high quality wine production. Besides, the effects of the water in the plant are closer related to the water availability than to the irrigation regime.
Observed climatic trends in South African wine regions and potential implications for viticulture
Irrigation of vineyards is a matter of controversial arguments at areas of high quality wine production. Besides, the effects of the water in the plant are closer related to the water availability than to the irrigation regime.
Phenology and maturation of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from young vineyards at Santa Catarina state, Brazil – a survey of vineyard altitude and mesoclimat influences
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from recently planted vines in Santa Catarina State (Brazil), were sampled during ripening from the 2005 and 2006 vintages.
Relationships between the Fregoni bioclimatic index (IF) and wine quality
The Fregoni bioclimatic index (IF) considers the daily temperature range during the ripening month and the number of days with temperature below 10°C.
Swiss terroirs studies
A multidisciplinary approach aiming at studying the grape-growing areas also referred as “Terroir” was initiated a few years ago in Switzerland.
The estimation of the clear-sky effective PAR resources in a mountain area
Irrigation of vineyards is a matter of controversial arguments at areas of high quality wine production. Besides, the effects of the water in the plant are closer related to the water availability than to the irrigation regime.
A comparative analysis of regions worldwide with Pinot noir
This study examines the growing season climates of selected wine regions worldwide that have significant areas under Pinot noir.