Traité de viticulture de terroir (French edition): Understanding and Cultivating the Vine to Produce a Terroir Wine

The Treaty of Terroir Viticulture by René Morlat is an essential synthesis for anyone wishing to understand the foundations of sustainable viticulture. This work compiles nearly 40 years of experiments and research on viticultural terroirs, with a rigorous scientific approach. Intended for wine regions, farms, and producers, it provides concrete methods to best enhance the production of AOC wines.

In this book, René Morlat explores the environmental factors and their effects on the vine, from ecophysiology to the sensory properties of wines. The interactions between climatic factors, vineyard soils, and wine quality are carefully examined, allowing winemakers to better understand how these elements influence the typicity of terroir wines.

The author details various essential agroviticultural practices to ensure the quality of AOC wines. This includes soil preparation, fertilization, methods to combat vine diseases, as well as specific techniques for managing vineyard soils and preventing iron chlorosis. These practices, presented clearly and didactically, are illustrated by concrete examples from experiments in French vineyards.

Another highlight of this book is the presentation of the concept of basic terroir unit (UTB), an innovative methodology for analyzing terroirs and maximizing the potential of each vineyard plot. This concept is explored through studies on experimental networks in various vineyards, and its results are translatable to a practical scale for winemakers.

Additionally, special attention is given to the impacts of climate change on viticulture and how AOCs can adapt to these new constraints. Surveys conducted among producers of medal-winning AOC wines reveal concrete ways to improve the management of appellations and ensure the sustainability of terroir wines in the context of climate change.

This treaty stands out for its ability to link theory and practice, with concrete examples, photographs, and illustrations that facilitate the understanding of complex concepts. It also offers practical and translatable solutions to improve the quality and typicity of wines, from soil preparation to bottling.

In summary, this book is a reference for all professionals and enthusiasts of terroir viticulture who wish to deepen their knowledge and improve their practices in a sustainable development approach. It provides a comprehensive vision, taking into account the current and future challenges of viticulture, while offering solutions adapted to the specific conditions of different viticultural terroirs.

Product Characteristics

• EAN13: 9782743012571
• ISBN: 978-2-7430-1257-1
• Publisher: Lavoisier / Tec & Doc
• Publication Date: 04/08/2012
• Number of Pages: 524
• Dimensions: 15 x 24 x 2.4 cm
• Weight: 830 g
• Language: French