Sustainable under-vine dry mulching with cover crop residues enhances above- and below-ground microbial biodiversity in a rainfed vineyard (Vitis vinifera L.)
In Mediterranean rainfed vineyards, cover cropping and dry mulching are increasingly implemented to improve soil structure, microclimate, and vine resilience, yet their effects on grapevine-associated microbiomes remain only partially understood.
Comparative assessment of four weed management strategies on soil biodiversity, vine performance, and environmental sustainability
Among viticultural practices, Herbicide application and tillage are known to be some of the main threat for the soil biodiversity.
Precision irrigation as a strategic tool to preserve Aglianico terroir and grape quality under climate change conditions
Climate change poses a significant threat to viticulture, particularly for prestigious, terroir-driven varieties like Aglianico in Southern Italy.
Towards the chemical verification of terroir using spectroscopy and machine learning for wine classification
Terroir influences winegrape production and thereby wine quality, style, product image, and ultimately the reputation of a region.
Influence of different netting systems on physiology and agronomic performance of cvs. ‘Barbera’ and ‘Malvasia di Candia Aromatica’ grapevines grown in a Mediterranean environment
Anti-hail nets can protect canopies and reduce heat stress, although their effectiveness depends on multiple factors and requires further study.
The role of Terroir in wine consumption: a cross-country analysis of consumers’ perception and sociodemographic influences
In the wine industry, terroir’s concept connects environmental, biological and cultural factors with consumer perception and product identity.
Consumers’ heterogeneity towards climate change in the wine sector: sustainability perceptions and purchasing patterns across countries
Sustainable consumption is becoming widespread, reflecting a shift in values and food choices.
Decoding soil influence on wine composition: linking pedological classification and metabolomic expression within terroir
The influence of soil on wine composition is a cornerstone of terroir science, yet its functional understanding remains limited.
Can the foliar expression of esca symptoms modify the typicity of Terroir wines?
Esca is a widespread grapevine trunk disease known to reduce yield and to alter wine composition. However, its effects on wine sensory characteristics remains poorly understood.
Assessment of grape exposure and UV radiation effects on rotundone in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Tardif under warm and dry vintage conditions
Rotundone is the main aroma compound responsible for peppery notes in wines. Its biosynthesis is negatively affected by heat and drought, while the impact of light and particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation has not yet been established.
VITILIENCE: A network of 17 innovative demonstrators aimed at improving the resilience of French vineyards to climate change
In response to climate change, the French wine industry has launched a national action plan to adapt its practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Soil gas flux measurements of grapevines under elevated CO2 concentration in the VineyardFACE
Rising temperatures and increasing CO₂ concentrations in the atmosphere due to climate change cause changes in the behaviour of perennial plants, such as grapevines, which are known to be climate sensitive.
Extension services as a crucial link for cross-disciplinarity success in vitiviniculture
A strong and innovative agricultural sector is essential for rural development, and in vitiviniculture this strength increasingly depends on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Water deficit responses for tolerant varieties to downy and powdery mildew
Fungus disease-tolerant grape varieties appear to be a solution to cope with reduction of phytosanitary spraying in the vineyard as well as increasing disease pressure.
Reframing terroir as a predictive system: A multi-scale data-driven and machine learning approach to viticultural complexity and product identity
Traditional terroir studies often rely on static environmental descriptors. However, the increasing complexity of viticultural systems under climate change demands a paradigm shift toward dynamic, predictive modeling.
Canopy spatial architecture as a structural adaptation to climate warming in Pinot noir (Burgundy, France)
Climate warming is advancing grapevine phenology and shifting ripening toward hotter periods, challenging the preservation of wine typicity in temperate regions (van Leeuwen & Darriet, 2016).
Atmospheric drivers of grapevine water dynamics in Mediterranean terroirs
Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) performance in Mediterranean wine regions is strongly influenced by atmospheric variables that shape the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum and ultimately contribute to biophysical terroir expression.
Evaluating the consistency of leaf reflectance-based varietal discrimination in Brazilian vineyards
The coexistence of Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca within the same regions makes Brazilian viticulture a unique system for varietal identification and origin certification.
Polysaccharides from grape pomace: extraction and fractionation strategies and aroma modulation in Sauvignon blanc wines
Grape pomace is a rich source of polysaccharides (PS) with potential aroma-enhancing effects in wine (Canalejo et al., 2024).
Monitoring heatwave temperatures in vineyards: A preliminary study on simple method for tracking extreme heat and berry sunburn damage
Climate change is intensifying heatwave events, causing severe damage to vineyards through berry sunburn browning and necrosis.