Often blamed for bringing green aromas and astringency to wines, the use of stems is also
empirically known to improve the aromatic complexity and freshness of some wines …

This paper gives two contributions to the state-of-the-art for viticulture technology research.
First, we present a comprehensive review of computer vision, image processing, and …

Yield prediction is a key factor to optimize vineyard management and achieve the desired
grape quality. Classical yield estimation methods, which consist of manual sampling within …

Bunch compactness (or density) is a grapevine specific trait that affects the commercial
quality and sanitary status of wine and tablegrapes. Compact bunches are more susceptible …

The main objective of this study was to determine growth, yield and fruit quality of
grapevines under organic and biodynamic management in relation to integrated viticultural …

Three vigor zones, identified in a Barbera vineyard by remote sensing at full canopy, were
carefully ground-truthed to determine, over 2 years, the relative weight of soil factors in …

Two Vitis vinifera L. cultivars, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, were grown in the
Geisenheim VineyardFACE (Free Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment) system under rain-fed …

Wine quality depends mostly on the features of the grapes it is made from. Cluster and berry
morphology are key factors in determining grape and wine quality. However, current …

Manipulating or shifting annual grapevine growing cycle to offset limitations imposed by
global warming is a must today, and delayed winter pruning is a tool to achieve it. However …

Grapevine cluster compactness affects grape composition, fungal disease incidence, and
wine quality. Thus far, cluster compactness assessment has been based on visual …