Manual práctico de poda de la vid (Spanish edition) by André Crespy

The Practical Guide to Vine Pruning by André Crespy is a comprehensive reference for all viticulturists looking to perfect their pruning techniques and deeply understand vine physiology.

Introduction:

Why is pruning important? For centuries, the constant observation by viticulturists has allowed the development of specific cultivation methods for each region, in order to achieve an optimal harvest year after year. This process has defined key aspects such as planting density and the height of fruit-bearing organs, ensuring a sufficient quantity of grapes with adequate maturity. However, climate change has significantly altered these traditional practices.

Global warming has resulted in earlier harvests and has affected the acidic composition of grapes, with a greater reliance on tartaric acid to correct defective acidities. Despite these changes, traditional cultivation methods remain crucial, and winter pruning or dry pruning is essential to meet the volume and quality requirements of the harvest.

Summary:

1. General principles of pruning and vine physiology

   • Vegetative cycle in a temperate climate
     • Spring
     • Summer
     • Autumn
     • Winter
   • Sap circulation
   • The cane and its organs
     • Leaves
     • Clusters
     • Tendrils
     • Internode
     • Buds
   • Fertility of the buds
   • Vigor and pruning/vigor adjustment
     • Vigor modifications
   • Consequences of cutting an organ

2. General principles of pruning and vine behavior

   • Creation of a cultivable space
   • Adaptations to soil and climate
     • Water stress
     • Thermal stress
     • Frost and wind
     • Air hygrometry
   • Adaptations to quality
     • Leaf surface and harvest weight
     • Search for maturity
     • Balance, color, aromas

3. Pruning systems and formation of stumps

   • Planting and preparation of plants
   • Modern bush pruning
   • Royat cordon pruning
   • Guyot pruning
   • Other pruning methods

4. Pruning and diseases

   • Protection of pruning wounds

5. Pruning and sprouting

   • Acrotony
   • Spring frosts
   • Frost mechanism

6. Pruning equipment and field

   • Pre-pruning equipment
   • Pruning equipment
   • Removal and valorization of wood

Conclusion:

This manual is indispensable for any viticulturist looking to improve the productivity and quality of their vineyard through efficient and well-informed pruning. With clear illustrations and a focus on modern challenges such as climate change, André Crespy's book provides both the theory and practice necessary for successful viticulture.

Additional Information:

• EAN13: 9782905428356
• ISBN: 978-2-905428-35-6
• Publisher: Oenoplurimédia
• Publication Date: 11/2008
• Number of Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 24 x 16 cm
• Weight: 400 g
• Language: Spanish