Pruning Manual for the Cordone Vine (Italian edition): Spur Method by Simonit & Sirch by Marco Simonit

The pruning of the vine is an art that requires specific skills, precision, and sensitivity towards the plant. The Pruning Manual of the Spur-Pruned Vine by Marco Simonit, published by L'Informatore Agrario, is an essential tool for anyone wishing to practice sustainable viticulture and ensure greater longevity for the vines.

As Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food, emphasizes in the preface:
"Thinking of continuing to talk about terroir and then having to uproot the vines after twenty years is a completely Italian absurdity."

A Revolutionary Method

The Simonit & Sirch Method is based on ancient principles, adapted to modern scientific research and codified into simple operational rules that ensure the well-being of the plant. This second volume focuses on the spur-pruned cordon, offering a clear and detailed overview of the techniques to be applied at each stage of the vine's life cycle.

Contents of the Manual:

• Introduction to the Simonit & Sirch Method: comparison with traditional pruning techniques.
• Practical application in different seasons and various stages of vine growth.
• Formation of the vine cutting's foot.
• Development of branching on fifteen-year-old plants.
• Management of bilateral and unilateral cordon.
• Techniques of conversion and reconstruction on mature vines.

An Illustrative Manual:

The book is enriched with over 400 explanatory images, guiding the reader step by step through the various stages of pruning. Each section is clear, accessible, and structured to provide practical instructions for both professionals and enthusiasts.

The Author: Marco Simonit

Born in Gorizia, Marco Simonit has dedicated his life to viticulture. After ten years of experience as a technician at the Consorzio Vini Collio, he founded the Italian School of Vine Pruning and today leads the team of Grape Preparers, transmitting the Simonit & Sirch Method to numerous wineries across Europe. He is a lecturer at the ISVV of Bordeaux and a consultant for some of the most prestigious European wineries.

Why Buy This Manual?

• Scientific and practical approach.
• Suitable for both professionals and viticulture enthusiasts.
• Over 400 explanatory images.
• In-depth details on every stage of pruning.
• A practical guide for sustainable and quality viticulture.

Product Features:

• Title: Pruning Manual of the Spur-Pruned Vine
• Author: Marco Simonit
• Publisher: L'Informatore Agrario
• EAN13: 9788872203460
• ISBN: 978-88-7220-346-0
• Publication Date: 14/12/2016
• Number of Pages: 324
• Dimensions: 22.5 x 24.2 cm
• Weight: 1200 g
• Language: Italian