Anyone who has ever worked in a vineyard understands that Botrytis cinerea (grey mold) is a serious threat to the health and quality of the grapes. This mold is responsible for huge crop losses in many parts of the world,…
Category: Viticulture
Organic Viticulture Methods Alter Microbial Population Structure Towards Natural Biocontrol
As a result of conventional farming practices, many natural habitats have been destroyed, and the plant protection methods employed have not only been thought to cause human health problems, but also contribute to about 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. One…
Selection of Brancellao Grapes from a Specific Location on a Cluster May Create Different Styles of Wine
According to many studies, the aromatic composition of grape berries may provide information for predicting the quality of the finished wine. Aromatic compounds in the grape berry come from metabolic processes, mainly in the forms of terpenes, norisoprenoids, benzenes, and…
Noble Rot Affects the Aromatic Composition and Quality of Amarone Wine
For certain wines, infections of the fungus Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) are sought after and desired. This “Noble Rot” refers to the stage of Botrytis cinerea infection that results in a positive impact on the quality of wines, most notably in…