Vine and Nature in Valais: Between the Lines of Culture (French Edition) By Anne-Dominique Zufferey-Périsset

Vine and Nature in Valais: Between the Lines of Culture is a collective work directed by Anne-Dominique Zufferey-Périsset, which questions the place of the Nature in viticultural practices contemporary, at a time when the environmental issues and climate issues occupy a central place in the public debate.

This book brings together the contributions of seventeen scientists from various disciplines (geography, biology, oenology, agronomy, agricultural policy...), who provide an in-depth analysis of the Valaisan viticulture, emblematic of the ecological transition at work in the European vineyards.

The Valais, the premier wine region of Switzerland, becomes here a observation laboratory on the evolution of viticultural practices. The authors question:

• What is a natural vine today ?

• How to reconcile efficiency, quality, and environmental respect ?

• How far should biodiversity be integrated into the vineyards ?

Among the topics covered are:

• TheClimate change and its impacts on the vineyard ;

• The life of soils, fauna and flora ; ;

• Theorganic farming and its constraints ;

• The development of the biodynamics and the resistant grape varieties ; ;

• The history of the integrated production and the levers of the agricultural policy.

By crossing scientific research, , field experiences and committed testimonials, the book offers a Interdisciplinary lecture and current of the relationship between the vine and nature.

Illustrated, richly documented, it is intended for both the vineyard professionals, , Researchers, , Students, that to the enlightened wine enthusiasts concerned about better understanding the Challenges of sustainable viticulture.

📌 Article features

• Title : Vine and Nature in Valais: Between the Lines of Culture

• Author : Anne-Dominique Zufferey-Périsset (direction)

• Language : French

• Editor : Infolio

• Collection : Museum catalog

• Publication date : November 26, 2020

• EAN13 : 9782884743389

• ISBN : 978-2-88474-338-9

• Format : Connected

• Number of pages : 290

• Dimensions : 28 x 23.1 x 2.5 cm

• Weight : 1266 g