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PR & Communications | Climate Change Initiatives | Rescue of Ancestral Cabernet Sauvignon | Former Wine Specialist of National Geographic Explorer
#winenews With a team of collaborators and mentors from around the world 🌍 I share this important article that it's my life time scientific project as Agricultural Engineer. Thanks Francesca Bridgewater FCIM for your inconditional support A new clone of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon 140+ year-old could re-start the genetics of the wine industry Cabernet Sauvignon, the undisputed king of red wine grapes, currently stands at an existential crossroads. As climate change intensifies, the variety faces mounting threats from disease and pestilence, jeopardising its global legacy. Amidst this uncertainty, Chile is emerging as an unsung hero, leveraging its one-of-a-kind viticultural heritage to pioneer a solution to safeguard the future of this iconic grape. From Bordeaux to Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is under siege. Pests, diseases and climate-driven challenges are shortening vineyard longevity, forcing growers to replant every 30 to 40 years. The resurgence of phylloxera and the emergence of new pests like margarodes have further exposed the vulnerabilities of traditional solutions, such as grafting onto resistant rootstocks. The urgency is clear: without innovative interventions, the future of Cabernet Sauvignon could be compromised. Chile’s Hidden Genetic Treasure Chile offers hope through its expansive treasure trove of pre-phylloxera vines, untouched by the pestilence outbreaks that devastated Europe in the 19th century. These vines, preserved by Chile’s natural barriers and geographical isolation, represent an untainted lineage of Cabernet Sauvignon — a rarity in today’s viticultural landscape. The discovery of century-old Malbec vines in San Rosendo few years ago, a historic region in Chile’s Bío Bío Valley, has ignited fresh interest among winemakers and oenologists. Nestled along the Laja and Bío Bío rivers, this ancient viticultural heritage — once revitalised by a fleeting rise in grape prices … Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/gdPZgeHp For more information, contact AndesWines.com at andes@andeswines.com or +569 3251 7848. #andeswines #cabernet #instawine #cabernetsauvignon #ancientvineyards #vineyards #climatechange #WineMarketing #WineMarketing #OldVineyards #oldvines #ancientvarieties