Contribution to the aromatic characterization of some autochthonous Italian wine-grapes
Some white (Fiano, Verdicchio) and black (Refosco, Nero d’Avola) Vitis Vinifera varieties grown in three different Italian regions have been studied about the aromatic composition at harvest and post-harvest periods.
Biodiversity management in viticulture landscapes demonstrating project LIFE+ BioDiVine
The BioDiVine project involves the study and management of biodiversity in vineyard landscapes.
Evaluation of the effects of biodegradable mulching on grapevine nursery soil management
The goal of this research was to compare the effect of three soil management treatments for weed control in the grapevine nursery row: mechanical tillage (T), polyethylene mulching (PE) and biodegradable and compostable Mater-Bi® mulching (MB), on Montepulciano and Magliocco dolce vines.
Characterization of the territory belonging to “Terre alte di Brisighella” vinegrowing area
An interdisciplinary study was undertaken in the context of the project “Terre alte di Brisighella” in order to obtain a more detailed characterization of the area belonging to the City of Brisighella (RA) and some surrounding areas located in the Romagna region.
Relationship between soil origin and wine stilbene concentration in the “Sangiovese di Romagna” appellation area
The importance of “terroir” to determinate the wine quality is known. The aim of the present work was to investigate the relationship between soils of different geological origin and wine stilbene concentration.
Precision viticulture tools to manage goblet-trained vineyards in “Rioja Alavesa”
In Rioja Alavesa (Spain), as in some other ancient quality terroirs, there are areas where the average vineyard is small (<1 ha) and is not trellised but goblet-trained.
Soil organic matter, aggregate stability and respiration: integrated measures for the evaluation of the soil sustainability in the vineyards
In conventional viticulture, the frequent tillage and the massive use of agrochemicals have reduced soil organic matter content.
Rules for plot rotation in winegrowing estates based on the created economic value
Plot rotation in a winegrowing estate is a strategic but difficult decision because no obvious rules exist. However, since the lifespan of a plot is limited vineyards have to be renewed.
International wines in a traditional Italian wine producing region
The aim of this work is to understand the relevance of Euro- pean and international wines in a local Italian market where there is a tradition of consumption linked to a territory, i. e. the Treviso province (the area where the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin is produced).
Variety, plant architecture and pruning methods influence on grey mold of grapevine
Bunch rottenness is one of the most important factors that affects the economic result of vineyards. The training systems and winter pruning had an influence on the development of bunch rots by the terms of the internal microclimate of the canopy.
Indirect estimation of nitrogen reserves contribution to annual growth of grapevine
Perennial crops such as grapevines are reliant on reserves – carbohydrates and nitrogen (N) – to support early seasonal growth stages, particularly during spring growth from bud break to bloom.
In field non-destructive optical sensing of grape maturity
Different applications of the Multiplex (Mx) fluorimetric sensor for the in field non-destructive monitoring of grape maturity are presented.
Methodological improvements when using thermal imagery in viticulture
Infrared thermography (IRT) is a promising technology in viticulture using absolute or relative techniques. Methodological inconsistencies exist in the literature.
Spatial extrapolation of the vine water status at the whole denomination scale
The objective of this work is to test an approach to extrapolate the vine water status over a whole denomination. The method has already been tested at the field level, but it has never been validated on a larger spatial scale.
Using RGB image analysis to assess the impact of early defoliation on the fruit zone
The effects of early defoliation on the fruiting zone of the canopy of Tempranillo (Vitis vinifera L.) VSP vineyard were studied by automated digital RGB image analysis at two different timings: veraison and harvest.
Sensorial, biochemical and molecular changes on Raboso Piave grape berries harvested by applying double reasoned maturation and late harvest techniques
At ripening Raboso Piave grapes are characterized by peculiar organoleptic traits, such as high acidity and astringency. Because of these characteristics, the consumption of the wine obtained from this cultivar is not widely diffused.
Non-destructive assessment of leaf composition as related to growth of the grapevine (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Shiraz)
Several remote sensing techniques aim at detecting grapevine vigour differences, which may integrate complex factors, such as canopy size, density, leaf age, nutrient and water status differences.
Exploring zenithal and lateral thermography for the assessment of vineyard water status
The use of thermal imaging to assess the vine water status was studied in a Tempranillo VSP vineyard located in La Rioja (Spain).
Application of topography position index (TPI) for viticulture zones classification: A case-study in the Teramo province, Italy
Topographic Position Index algorithm was applied to describe landscape in a viticultural terroir study. Potential applications of TPI for slope position and landform classification are showed.
Comparison of three different methods of NDVI acquisition for vineyard canopy monitoring and their suitability for grape quality classification
NDVI maps, from remote and proximal sensing, recognizing different vigor areas in heterogenous vineyards, can effectively provide useful information for precision viticulture.