Water resource management at high spatial resolution for sustainable adaptation to climate change in wine-growing terroirs
In the context of climate change, water availability, together with rising temperatures, is one of the main factors driving the relocation of viticulture to new regions.
The inevitability of terroir: the thermodynamic framework of wine biocomplexity
Terroir well described empirically but a unifying physical theory explaining its existence and persistence remains elusive.
INAO’s work on strengthening the sustainability of French wine geographical indications – implementation of a methodology
While GIs are inherently sustainable, as they are based on a strong link between the product and its terroir, they now face challenges such as market instability, climate change, and societal expectations.
Growth, yield and must quality of four winegrape varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) grown on calcareous soils in Sicily
Soil characteristics have an important impact on the final quality of grapes. Soil texture, depth and structure, chemical fertility and active limestone content are key variables
Management of covers crops in viticulture to improve the ecological quality of soils
Soil quality and its virtuous management are one of the levers for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Revisiting the empirical models for non-destructive grapevine shoot leaf area estimation: validation and methodological simplification using data from the cv. Encruzado
Aiming to test the performance of the Lopes & Pinto (2005) methodology for non-destructive estimation of grapevine shoot leaf area, a sample of 100 shoots of the white cultivar Encruzado was periodically collected during 2025 season (five sampling dates)
Impact of nursery soil management on the establishment of mycorrhizal symbiosis
Most vineyards use European grapevine varieties (Vitis vinifera. L) grafted onto American rootstocks, as these are more resistant to phylloxera.
Confronting leafroll disease amid climate change – potential strategies for a resilient future
Climate change is presenting significant challenges for grape production, notably by increasing the severity and spread of grapevine leafroll disease (GLD).
Sciaccarellu and climate change: A study of levers limiting berry shriveling during hot and dry vintages
In the context of climate change, the increasing frequency and intensity of hot and dry vintages lead to profound modifications in the physiological functioning of the vine and the composition of the grapes.
A climate-driven framework for interpreting Cabernet-Sauvignon vintages in the Maipo Valley (Chile) using chemical and bioclimatic markers
Understanding the climatic drivers of vintage variability is essential for interpreting wine typicity under climate change, as climate strongly influences grape composition and wine quality.
Study of the viticultural ecosystem of Listán Prieto (cv. País) variety in the coastal range of Chile
Empedrado is located in the coastal range of the Maule Valley and represents a distinctive viticultural ecosystem for the País variety.
Preliminary results of the water use and performance of grapevine cultivars in response to crop load and water replenishment from the subsoil under a warm temperate climate
Climate change is making rainfall less predictable, sparking uncertainty for producers regarding the availability of water for irrigated and dryland (rainfed) vineyards in the future.
Understanding the environmental drivers of white winegrape quality parameters – A survey of Chardonnay ripening in Northern California
Climate change is shifting the timing and conditions of winegrape berry ripening, impacting development and composition (van Leeuwen & Darriet, 2016).
Implications of organic mulch composition derived from agriculture and livestock production on grapevine behaviour and microbial communities
Climate change substantially challenges winegrowing regions, threatening terroir stability through heatwaves, altered precipitation patterns, and increased drought frequency.
Climate change and the redefinition of tropical terroir: eco-physiological and phenolic responses of grapevines under double-pruning management in subtropical vineyards
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.
Alternate and complete inter-row spontaneous vegetation covers versus tillage in a Graciano vineyard in Rioja Alavesa
More than 40% of the Rioja Alavesa vineyards have an average slope higher than 10%, making them susceptible to erosion.
Comparative evaluation of viticultural systems: impacts on yield, plant protection, and resource efficiency
The focus on sustainability and climate change emphasises the need to compare cultivation systems based on their economic, ecological and productive characteristics.
Silica nanoparticles enhance resistance of Vitis vinifera to downy mildew
Downy mildew, caused by the obligate biotrophic oomycete Plasmopara viticola, is one of the most destructive grapevine diseases worldwide, constituting a major challenge to viticulture.
Upper opening of canopy on vertical trellis: soil moisture and stem water potential in cv. Tempranillo in the D.O. Ribera del Duero
Water relations in vineyards are affected by microclimatic conditions, which impact the plant water status and the vine physiological response.
Territorial diagnosis and delimitation of wine PDOs in France
Since 1935, grapes used to produce French AOC wines must come from a precisely defined area at the plot level.