Disease-resistant grape varieties (French edition): European Overview - Technical Guide by Groupe ICV

The resistant grape varieties, also known as PIWI grape varieties, possess natural resistance against cryptogamic diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew, inherited from crossbreeding with varieties of Asian and American Vitis. Once marginalized in France for regulatory reasons, these grape varieties have seen significant development in Europe in response to environmental challenges and the need to reduce the use of phytosanitary products.

Aware of this evolution, the Groupe ICV launched a program in 2011 to inventory the European resistant grape varieties. This book is the first reference work in French on this topic, offering a precise and documented overview for professionals in the wine industry and well-informed enthusiasts.

A comprehensive overview of resistant grape varieties in Europe

This book offers an in-depth study of 200 resistant grape varieties, accompanied by a sensory analysis of nearly 60 wines from these varieties. It provides a state of knowledge on:
✅ The history and evolution of varietal creation
✅ The selection methods for resistant grape varieties
✅ Experimentation with new grape varieties in France and Europe
✅ Resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and botrytis
✅ The regulatory framework and planting perspectives

A structured and richly documented content

The book addresses numerous essential themes for understanding the challenges of resistant grape varieties, including:
📌 History and future of varietal creation
📌 INRA's work on polygenic resistances
📌 Experiments on resistant table grape varieties
📌 Natural defense mechanisms of the vine
📌 Regulatory evolution and adoption of resistant grape varieties in AOC
📌 European initiatives like PIWI International

A panorama of European resistant grape varieties is also presented, with detailed profiles on:
🔹 The oenological and agronomic characteristics of the grape varieties
🔹 Their viticultural aptitude and adaptation to different terroirs
🔹 Summaries of resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and botrytis

Why read this book?

✔️ First book in French dedicated to resistant grape varieties
✔️ A reference guide for winemakers, oenologists, and enthusiasts
✔️ A scientific and practical approach to sustainable viticulture
✔️ A wealth of information on new varieties and their regulations

With this book, dive into the heart of tomorrow's viticulture and explore the opportunities offered by resistant grape varieties for a more environmentally friendly wine production.

Book characteristics

📖 Title: Resistant grape varieties to cryptogamic diseases: European overview
✍ Author(s): Groupe ICV
📅 Year of publication: 2013
📏 Dimensions: 24 x 16 cm
📚 Number of pages: 228
📦 Weight: 550 g
🌍 Language: French
📖 Publisher: Groupe ICV
📆 Publication date: April 1, 2013
📇 EAN13: 9782746658028
📕 ISBN: 978-2-7466-5802-8