Harvest in winemaking refers to the picking of grapes at the end of the growing season when they have reached optimal ripeness. The timing of the harvest is crucial, as it affects the sugar, acidity, and flavour profiles of the grapes, ultimately influencing the style and quality of the wine. […]
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Ice harvest refers to the process of picking grapes in freezing temperatures for the production of Ice Wine (Eiswein). This method concentrates the sugars and acids in the grapes, as water inside them freezes, but the sugar does not. The resulting wines are rich, sweet, and have a balanced acidity, […]
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an ecological approach in viticulture that combines different strategies for pest and disease control with minimal impact on the environment, vineyard ecosystem, and human health. IPM aims to manage pests and diseases through a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical methods, reducing the reliance […]
Leaf removal is a vineyard practice where leaves are selectively removed from the grapevine to improve air circulation and sunlight exposure to the grape clusters. This can help reduce the risk of fungal diseases, enhance grape ripening, and improve fruit concentration and quality. Leaf removal must be carefully managed to […]