Application of Balanced Entropy Index as a predictor of soil hydraulic properties in vineyard soils of Jumilla (SE Spain)
In recent decades the Mediterranean Basin has been experiencing a sustained increase in temperatures and an irregularity in the distribution of rainfall that increases the probability of the occurrence of periods of intense drought.
Rootstock-dependent response of amino acid and anthocyanin composition in grenache grapes to elevated temperature
Adaptation of viticulture to future climate scenarios includes the exploration of grapevine (Vitis spp.) rootstock varieties.
Influence of genetic, ontogenetic, and climatic factors on pressure-volume curve traits of grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.): A quantitative synthesis
Understanding how grapevines respond to water stress is crucial for adapting viticulture to increasingly variable climatic conditions (Chaves et al., 2010).
Impact of Agrivoltaics on berry ripening: preliminary results for the white cv. Encruzado
Mediterranean viticulture faces increasing risks from extreme heat and drought due to climate change, often leading to unbalanced grape composition and accelerated ripening. Agrivoltaic systems (AV),
Rainout shelters as a tool to simulate climate change impacts on the vineyard ecosystem
Drought can impact grapevine physiology, yield, berry composition and wine quality, as extensively demonstrated in controlled experiments (Flor et al., 2025; Hewitt et al., 2023).
Telomere length as a genomic biomarker of well-being in grapevines: current progress in a multi-year study on Aglianico under varying water conditions
Telomere length is emerging as a fast, sensitive, and cost-effective genomic biomarker for assessing stress exposure and physiological status in plants.
Elevated CO2 accelerates berry ripening only in high vigor rootstocks
One of the key impacts of climate change in plants is the increase in atmospheric CO2. In vineyards (Vitis vinifera), elevated CO2 may alter phenology, yields and wine grape quality.
Water and physiological effects of deficit irrigation, based on the ETo, in a Tempranillo vineyard cultivated with alternate vegetation cover in the Duero valley
Vineyard management in a context of climate warming and environmental sustainability requires an assessment of the use of water resources, as grapevine needs clearly depend on rainfall patterns, particularly in spring.
Could tracking photovoltaic panels shading mitigate worst climate change effect on grape composition? Example of Merlot vineyard located in the Bordeaux winegrowing area
Climate change is a challenge for viticulture today and tomorrow, particularly due to the increases in temperature and potential water stress to which vines are subjected.
Shared socioeconomic pathways of key viticultural indicators in the Douro Region
Climate change is poised to substantially alter viticulture in traditional wine regions, including the Douro winemaking region (DWR) of northern Portugal.
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.