Sunburn is a physiological disorder that affects the visual and organoleptic properties of
grapes. The appearance of brown and necrotic spots severely affects the commercial value …

This review addresses the role of nitrogen (N) in vine balance and grape composition. It
offers an integrative approach to managing grapevine N nutrition. Keeping in mind that N …

Summer pruning encompasses a series of operations typically performed on the grapevine
during the growing season. This review provides an update on the research conducted over …

Wine grape (Vitis vinifera L.) is the most widely cultivated fruit crop in the world. However,
the climactic characteristics in some growing regions are suboptimal for grape production …

This study aimed to investigate the impact of leaf removal on concentrations of anthocyanin,
tannin, and methoxypyrazines (MPs) in Pinot noir grapes and wines. Leaf removal after 7 …

Grapevine canopy defoliation is a fundamentally important technique for the productivity and
quality of grapes. Leaf removal is a pivotal operation on high-density vines which aims to …

Climate-smart agriculture involves practices and crop modelling techniques aiming to
provide practical answers to meet growers' demands. For viticulturists, early prediction of …

Wine aroma profiles are determinant for the specific style and quality characteristics of final
wines. These are dependent on the seasonality, mainly weather conditions, such as solar …

Leaf removal in the cluster zone is one of the commonly applied viticultural practices used to
increase light penetration and to decrease humidity in dense foliage. A two-year study …

The aim of this work was to study the influence of early basal leaf removal on Aglianico
wines produced in the Apulia region (Italy). Three treatments were carried out, where 100 …