Is saccharomyces cerevisiae a friend or rival in mousy off-flavours?
Some wines develop a strange “mousy” flavour, described as basmati rice, mouse urine, or sausage skin.
Italy: Leaf removal and the recovery rate of young vines after heatwaves
Heatwaves are a reality in most wine-producing countries. Allowing vines to recover as soon as possible after extreme heat events is crucial for producing quality grapes for wine production.
Under-vine vegetation in vineyards
Background In vineyards, the under-vine area is managed to control vegetation growth and to reduce the competing effect of growing plants on vines and fruit development. Applied under-vine management methods…
Effect of soil composition and rootstock genotype on microbial communities
Background and Aim Soil microbiota plays a significant role in plant development and health and appears to be a major component of certain forms of grapevine decline. A greenhouse experiment…