This study examines the growing season climates of selected wine regions worldwide that have significant areas under Pinot noir.
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Agroclimatic characterization of Monreale DOC appellation for vine growing
This paper presents the results of an agroclimatic study of the viticulture area called DOC Monreale (Pa), Italy, which was carried out with the aim to supply a working instrument supporting viticulture planning.
Agronomic behaviour of a native grapevine cultivar from the North of Spain (Vitis vinifera L.) in a mountain viticulture area and in a coastal zone
A work involving the finding, the description and the recovery of old grapevine varieties from the north and north east of Spain was begun in the CSIC in the year 1987.
Climate influence on the grapevine phenology and anthocyanins content in wines from the Skopje vineyard area, Republic of Macedonia
The phenological stages and the content of the anthocyanins of non-irrigated cultivars Blatina, Vranec, Kratoshija, Prokupec and Stanushina were study
The effect of ecological conditions on the germination of pollen, fecundation and yield of some grapevine cultivars in Skopje region, Republic of Macedonia
The ecological conditions (climatic factors and soil) during the whole year, and especially before flowering and during the time of flowering, have a great influence on the functional ability of pollen, the pollination, the fecundation and the yielding potential of the cultivars of grapevine.
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 international Internet site of the geoviticulture MCC system
The “Geoviticulture Multicriteria Climatic Classification (MCC) System” was developed to characterize the climate of the wine producing regions of the world.
Vine growing description of Aeolian archipelago
An agroclimatic description of Aeolian archipelago viticulture area (Me), Italy is presented. Aeolian archipelago is located off the northeastern coast of Sicily and it includes the islands of Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Panarea, Lipari, Stromboli and Vulcano.
Viticultural climate effect on the sensorial perception of wines. Methodological elements for a modelling at a world level
The objective of this study was to develop a methodology capable of modeling the effect of viticultural climate on wine sensory characteristics.
Relations between soil characteristics and must and wine composition in different terroirs of Emilia Romagna (Italy)
The under-way zoning works of the Emilia viticulture have pointed out a huge variability of the features of the soils, which belong to this area.
Characterization of the Origin Denomination “Ribeira Sacra”
“Ribeira Sacra” is an origin denomination located between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense, in Galicia (northwest of Spain).
Soil survey and continuous classification for terroir delineation in the “Colli Orientali del Friuli” wine production area
The combination of a non-parametric dissimilarity index with auger boring recordings was tested in a project of soil suitability evaluation for quality wine production in a 2000-ha hill slope portion of the “Colli Orientali del Friuli” AOC district (Italy).
Soils and plant material in prestigious Bordeaux vineyards impacts on yield and quality
High resolution soil maps (scale : 1/3000) were created for seven of the most prestigious red wine producing estates in Bordeaux, covering in total approximately 400 ha.
Copper, iron and zinc in surface layer of Primošten vineyard soils
Long-term use of copper fungicides causes increased accumulation of total copper in the surface layer of vineyard soils. Many of authors has researched the anthropogenic influx of copper in such soils, which can result in environmental risks.
Effect of soil type on Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet-Sauvignon wine style at different localities in South Africa
The wine producing regions of South Africa are characterized by climatic diversity. The Coastal Region has a Mediterranean climate, with a mean annual rainfall of c.
Geochemistry of Vrbničko Polje (Croatia) winegrowing site
A multi-element pedo-geochemical survey was carried out in Vrbničko polje vineyards on the Krk Island, Croatia. This Mediterranean winegrowing site is famous by Žlahtina wine production.