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Fascinating interactive vineyard maps for Austria by Statistik Austria. Info on size, grape varieties etc. All background data can be downloaded. Here, Riesling share of vineyard area. https://lnkd.in/evtQ4v-J

Did you know? African Standard ARS 890 Passion fruit — Specification This African Standard specifies requirements for the commercial varieties of passion fruits grown from the species Passiflora of the Passifloraceae family to be supplied fresh in the export and local markets, after preparation and packaging. Passion fruits for industrial processing are excluded.

The results of the Old Vine Hero voting are announced on Monday, March 25, 10:00 AM PT. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who took the time to vote, which I know required reading the profiles of all 16 worthy finalists. Make no mistake, old vines around the world are a vanishing breed. In Lodi alone, over 5,000 acres of vineyards over 50 years old have been pulled out just over the past 10 years. If anything, the pace is quickening. Many of the vineyard-designate old vine California bottlings you are enjoying today will no longer exist five or ten years from now. Your vote for The Old Vine Conference's Old Vine Hero slate, it is hoped, was a vote for slowing down this ominous trend, helping to keep many of these phenomenal plantings in the ground for future generations to savor their taste and historical, environmental and sustainable significance. It's good to know many of you have come to care as much about them as the families who have been heroically farming them all these years; for many eras at a time, thanklessly. Thanks again! To register for the Old Vine Hero results webinar, go to https://www.oldvines.org (Photo: Yesterday in Lodi's Marian's Vineyard, planted in 1901). #oldvines #oldvineregistry #ancientvines #historicvineyard #historicvineyardsociety #ownrooted #oldvinehero #theoldvineconference #oldvineconference #lodiwine #lodiwinecountry #zinfandel #zinfandeladvocatesandproducers #ownrooted #mohrfryranches

Why do we prune vines in winter? ❄️ 🍇 Vines are pruned in winter for several important reasons. Here are some of the main reasons: 1. Dormant period: During winter, vines enter a period of dormancy, which means they are inactive in terms of growth. This makes pruning easier and less stressful for the vines. 2. Clear view of the structure: When the leaves have fallen during winter, it is easier for viticulturists to visualize the structure of the vine, including the branches, canes, and buds. This allows them to make informed choices during pruning to shape the vine according to their production goals. 3. Growth control: Winter pruning helps control the growth of the vine by removing some of its old wood. This promotes balanced and consistent growth in spring, making vine management easier throughout the growing season. To discover the real Burgundy, contact Youri Lebault 🍷

Dreaming of your own vineyard in Italy? 🏡🇮🇹 The European Union has established regulations to control and manage vineyard planting, ensuring quality standards and preventing overproduction of wine. 👉 To establish or expand a vineyard, you'll need a license or quota to plant a certain number of vines on a specified area of land. 📝 You'll need to register your purchased quota at the "Ufficio del Registro" with a "scrittura privata" (private act of sale), preparing two copies. 📍 Submit one copy to the Regione dell’ Umbria in Perugia, Office Produzioni Vegetali, or your local Comunità Montana. Include a copy of your property act and a detailed map. 🌱 The planting authorization is valid for 2 years. If uprooting an existing vineyard, you have a 5-year window for replanting. If selling the quota, the new buyer must replant within 2 years. 📢 Communicate vine planting details to Regione or Comunità Montana, specifying cadastre page, land piece, surface, and vine variety (e.g., Trebbiano, SanGiovese). 🍇 In a DOC area, register your vineyard as a DOC vineyard for higher prices. In the third year, join the "Albo DOC" of your Commune with four copies. This registration is free and opens doors to potential subsidies. #italianpropertyfinder #buyinginitaly #viticulturejourney #wineregulations #italy

🍇 #Veraison is happening in the Northern Hemisphere! 👇 Find here a selection of 4 articles published in #IVESTechnicalReviews linked to this important moment. The veraison marks the beginning of the #ripening process of the grapes, which finishes at the #harvest. Veraison can be defined as BBCH 85 Stage M: we consider that a berry has completed its veraison if it is soft to the touch. 👉 For more information about #vineyard and #analytical activities to perform from the veraison stage until harvest, dive into the following articles published on IVES Technical Reviews (technical articles available in 6 languages): 1 - Detailing ripening phenological stages: discrepancies, usefulness and proposal: https://lnkd.in/eSFyhzq6 2 - Leaf area management affects grape nitrogen content: https://lnkd.in/eSHxqPQA 3 - Aromatic ripeness may be the type of maturity that impacts red wine typicity the most: https://lnkd.in/eu-QYJXC (Part 1) and https://lnkd.in/eiQacK69 (Part 2) 4 - Plasticity of red wine sensory profiles: improved understanding through grape berry sugar loading profiles: https://lnkd.in/eab4qpUq 🌍 The articles are freely available in 6 languages: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Português. 👏 Thank you to the authors: Agnès DESTRAC IRVINE, (n°1) Pascal Marty, (n°2) Thibaut V., (n°3) Cornelis van Leeuwen, (n°4) Guillaume Antalick. #OpenAccess #viticulture #vine #climate #research #science

🍇 Are you Team Grapevine or Team Grape Off Vine? 🍇 Just like these grapes, are you more of a "stay connected and network on the vine" kind of person, or do you prefer to "venture off the vine" and explore new territories? Drop your team in the comments! Let's see who's sticking together and who's branching out! #Networking #BusinessGrowth #TeamGrapevine #TeamGrapeOffVine #HumorInBusiness

The influence of geologists, many argue, is changing the game for Chilean and Argentinian wineries, helping them reach new levels of excellence and sustainability (specifically in the realm of water management. Knowing how soils retain moisture can help viticulturists more precisely determine the correct amount of water to deliver each vine). #terroir #geology #wineindustry #winebusiness #wine

Unveiling the Perfection of Simplicity: Exploring Peru’s Wild Potato Chips In a world filled with complexities, there’s an undeniable allure to simplicity. From the humble potato, a staple crop cherished worldwide, emerges a prime example of this ethos. Enter Peru’s wild potato chips, a testament to the beauty and perfection found in the straightforward. As we delve into the essence of simplicity, it becomes evident […] https://lnkd.in/djxmy52T

Did you know that today is National Poinsettia Day? WNY Author and Garden Expert, Jackie Albarella does, and in this video she shares helpful tips for caring for and extending the life of your poinsettia. www.jackiealbarella.com