Viticulture and winemaking are important socioeconomic sectors in many European regions.
Climate plays a vital role in the terroir of a given wine region, as it strongly controls canopy …

Plant phenolics have been for many years a theme of major scientific and applied interest.
Grape berry phenolics contribute to organoleptic properties, color and protection against …

The goal of this study was to assess the water status variability of a commercial rain-fed
Tempranillo vineyard (Vitis vinifera L.) by thermal and multispectral imagery using an …

Background A large proportion of vineyards are located in regions with seasonal drought
(eg Mediterranean-type climates) where soil and atmospheric water deficits, together with …

Wine is an ancient beverage and has been prized throughout time for its unique and
pleasing flavor. Wine flavor arises from a mixture of hundreds of chemical components …

Volatile organic compounds are vital to wine quality, determining their aroma and varietal
characteristics. Which are present, and in what quantity, depends on the cultivar, the …

Water availability is endangering the production, quality, and economic viability of growing
wine grapes worldwide. Climate change projections reveal warming and drying trends for …

Background Water deficit has significant effects on grape berry composition resulting in
improved wine quality by the enhancement of color, flavors, or aromas. While some …

Extreme climatic events, including drought, are predicted to increase in intensity, frequency,
and geographic extent as a consequence of global climate change. In general, to grow …

Terroir is about the link between wine and its origin. It has long been understood by sensory
evaluation that the taste of wine from a given variety can be related to its origins. Specific …