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https://lnkd.in/d7xSDD9f The vineyard is an ecosystem, and the vine is also a micro-ecosystem comprising the plant, and all the yeast, fungi and bacteria that live on and in it. What is most important is to do as little as possible. Not to overprotect the plants, and only to do something when it’s needed. We work in different ways in different areas. Already between Barbaresco and Barolo, I can see a lot of differences. In Barbaresco, for example, we have soils that are a little more sandy and more compact. We’ve been working to boost the different types of grass growing on the soil and to fill it with a nice, complex cover crop. This can be a bit challenging in Barbaresco because the soil tends to get drier than in Barolo where there’s more water-holding potential so that’s different.

Similar white chalk of renowned Champagne terroirs is also found in some areas of Hampshire 🍾 Below key points that describe these soils: Because only the upper soil does matter for vine roots growth and subsequently plant development & fruit ripening, only a few terroirs like these can claim that geology really influences wine style. These soils consist of a shallow, arable layer, 30-40 cm deep, on top of an extremely deep layer of pure chalk. Typically, 100 to 300 m of Cretaceous Chalk underlies these areas, forming extensive inclined slopes, undulating ground. 🤩 Chalky soils are free draining but only to a certain extent: check out the clay content of the topsoil and the percentage of slope to form an opinion. Even if chalk can retain a good amount of water, and significant capillary rise can be expected, these soils can be prone to drought (shallow soils + ground cover). Stones and rock fragments such as flint sometimes present within these soils can affect cultivation, particularly in organic viticulture. Note that the alkalinity of these soils can cause some nutrients to be unavailable. And a careless choice of rootstock will lead to irreversible damage. Nevertheless, chalk constitutes a fantastic subsoil for growing vines. And is it because these soils will fizz on contact with acid that they are perfect for sparkling wines?!🥂

Slovenia's vineyard area is slowly but steadily declining. Most is planted with white grape grape varieties; the share of red varieties grew from 24% in 1991 to more than 33% in 2007. During the last decade it has stayed relatively flat at 31%

One of the most important phases in grape cultivation occurs after the harvest. The vineyards go through what we call "vegetative rest"; the vine loses its leaves and only the woody part remains. This phase occurs every year, from autumn in the months of March, April, and May, and throughout the winter of June, July, and August. The appearance of the plant is trunk, arms, and shoots. Only the woody part has no green structure due to the soil temperature. During those months in Ica, the climate fluctuates between 7°C to 13°C; there is no absorption of nutrients from the soil by the roots, which we call the rest or dormancy of the vine. From July onwards, the pruning of the vineyards begins. This is important because by reducing the number and length of the shoots, fewer clusters will be produced, allowing the shoots to thicken and improving the quality of what is produced in the vineyards. Ultimately, pruning prolongs the life of the vine and ensures the harvest year after year… Continue reading https://lnkd.in/eSaAQP_B Where pisco is the only protagonist! #lapiscoteca #piscosour #winelover #pasionporlacata #bar #elpiscoesdelperu #vino #vinosdelperu #pisco #piscolover #Lima #Peru @Piscorevista @elpiscoesdlperu @elmagozurdo @aspercat1 Photo by LPW Bodega Monte Carmelo Azpitia-Lima Peru

🌱 A Successful Grafting Season for Our Table Grape Vines in Australia! 🍇 We are thrilled to share that this season’s vine grafting has gone exceptionally well, with an impressive strike rate that reflects the hard work and precision of our team. The superior quality of our grafted table grape vines is evident, ensuring they are primed to deliver exceptional results in your vineyards. 🌿 Why Choose Spring-Grafted Vines? Spring-grafted vines offer numerous advantages that can truly elevate your vineyard's potential: ✅ Quick Turnaround Time: From placing an order to getting the vines planted, the process is efficient, allowing you to quickly get your vineyard up and running. ✅ Uniform Growth: With actively growing plant tips, spring-grafted vines ensure even growth across your vineyard, minimizing variability and promoting healthier vine development. We’re excited to see how these vines will thrive and contribute to a farm success of a table grape grower. If you’re interested in securing high-quality grafted vines for your vineyard, reach out to learn more about the benefits and availability. Let's grow together! #Viticulture #TableGrapes #GraftingSuccess #SpringPlanting #SustainableAgriculture #VineyardManagement

Are the loss of wine grape production in France due to vine pulls an.opportunity for Australia? Some Politicians and even Corporate wineries think so. The reality is quite the opposite. There must be a reduction in tonnage produced in Australia to restore viability. The question then becomes how many hectares and who pays? Growers will struggle to afford a vine pull due to several years of sliding prices and negative returns. Then, very importantly, what becomes of thousands of hectares of quality irrigated land that is mostly small blocks? We need to have a 'real' conversation; no more speculation, no more indecision. Time to make choices! https://lnkd.in/g68CDpQ6

Did you know pruning is the largest outgoing for time and labour costs during the growing season? 💡 So, could mechanised pruning be a better option for UK vineyards? 🤔 Our experienced viticulturist, Andrew Forgesson, shares the juicy details in Vineyard Magazine's latest article. With his long-term work in Australia and New Zealand, Andrew thought about how vineyards in these regions kept costs to a minimum and whether the UK could benefit from implementing these systems too. Could UK vineyards take on this way of pruning? 🚜 What do you think? Head to https://lnkd.in/eGKySqB4

The course is very good with lots of information about from planting the grapes to the final product

Riverland Wine generated some very useful information on the area of vineyards impacted by frost (well done to RW on getting this information collected so quickly). The data was generated by Deep Plantet using NIR. While the data still needs to be ground truthed, it suggests that 52% of all blocks in the region have been impacted by frost. Of this number, 18% of all blocks have been significantly impacted and 34% have had low to high vegetation decline. It's important to note, the grape varieties that have experienced the greatest damage are those that have early bud break, such as Chardonnay. This potentially suggests the losses in the Chardonnay crop for the 2025 vintage could be very significant. There is approximately 20,000 Ha of vineyard in the Riverland (Ref: SA wine Grape Crush 2020). To try and understand the financial impacts of the recent frost events, using the information collected so far, is could be assumed that 25% (my low ball guess) of the total vineyard area in the Riverland has been significantly impacted. Applying an estimated grape price of $400/t at 30t/Ha (assuming Chardonnay is the grape variety mostly impacted), I'm estimating the total crop loss is 150,000 tonnes with a value of $60M. According to the ABC, the losses in tourism revenue across the entire Murray River (not restricted to the Riverland) during the recent floods was $130M. The estimated $60M is limited to the Riverland only and is purely a loss of income from direct grape sales. No consideration has been given to other knock on losses, which will be alarming. I am surprised by the limited local, State and National government concerns regarding this nature disaster. If the direct and indirect losses caused by frost across the Riverland, Barossa, Griffith, Clare & Padthaway are accumulated, I'm guessing the number would be very depressing. Please note these are my assumptions of the frost events. I encourage corrections, reflections & comments

Situated at an average altitude of 500 meters above sea level, the four distinctive areas of our estate - I Poggi, Madre, Le Martine, and Ingresso - extend over a territory of 37 hectares of organically managed vineyards. Over time, detailed pedological analyses have guided us in dividing the land into 6 Macrogroups and 15 Soil Units, each representing a unique micro-terroir significantly different from one another, both in terms of soil type and vegetative development and ripening times. Each parcel thus becomes an autonomous "microcosm" that requires targeted interventions and continuous monitoring, allowing us to assess the ripeness level of the grapes from each unit and to schedule the optimal moment for their harvest, followed by separate vinification. Through research and enhancement efforts, we aim to convey through our wines the unique nuances of this microcosm in which we are immersed. . . . #PoggioAntico #PoggioAnticoWinery