Optimised method for grape sampling, grape parameters that influence the quality of wine and more recent analysis techniques for monitoring the maturation and contamination of the grapes, suitable viticultural techniques to enhance the “spicy” aromas in the wines… .

These are some of the topics proposed in this new special Infowine dedicated to the harvest. Some contents are accessible free of charge, others are Premium content that you can access freely with a simple annual subscription to Infowine.

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Improved methodology for early and accurate vineyard yield forecasting
Ana CALDEIRA, CRI, Viña Concha y Toro, Chile – Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal

Zoning vineyards by NDVI data from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and mapping variability of the vineyards in Ontario, Canada
Hyun-Suk Lee, CCOVI, Brock University (CA)

Application of near-infrared spectroscopy, using linear and non-linear models of calibration, to study norisoprenoids transformations in grapes
Eduardo Dellacassa, DQO-CYTAL, Universidad de la República del Uruguay (UY)

Application of visible/near infrared spectroscopy to assess the grape infection at the winery
A. Tugnolo, V.Giovenzana, R. Beghi, L. Brancadoro, R. Guidetti; DiSAA, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy

Phenolic maturity in cv. Sangiovese: evolution of the characteristics of anthocyanins and tannins in skin and seeds
Gianluca Allegro, Chiara Pastore, Gabriele Valentini, Emilia Colucci and Ilaria Filippetti; University of Bologna, Italy

Electromagnetic conductivity mapping and harvest zoning: deciphering relationships between soil and wine quality
Ernest BEASLEY et al. ; HydroGeo Environmental – LLC, Pollak Vineyards – Vitipiont International Research Centre, Virginia

Environmental and Viticultural Practice Effects on the Phenolic Composition of Grapes: impact on wine sensory properties
Stefanos KOUNDOURAS; Faculty of Agriculture, Forrestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece