The Vine (Italian edition): Physiology, Terroir, Cultivation by Alain Carbonneau, Alain Deloire & Benoît Jaillard

The Vine: Physiology, Terroir, Cultivation, written by Alain Carbonneau, Alain Deloire, and Benoît Jaillard, is an essential reference for viticulture enthusiasts and professionals. This comprehensive treatise combines theory and practice to offer a new perspective on the vine, from its biological functioning to its interactions with the environment.

Part One: The Biological Triad

The first section explores the key concept of the biological triad, which structures the functioning of the vine. The authors detail the impact of essential factors such as:

• Water: management and influence on the vine's growth.
• Carbon dioxide (CO2): role in the plant's metabolism.
• Sunlight: importance of light energy for photosynthesis.
• Temperature: influence on the plant's cycles.
• Minerals: contribution and interaction with the soil.

These elements are studied to enable winegrowers to adopt precise and tailored technical solutions for their terroir.

Part Two: Environment and Technology

The second part addresses the environmental and technological aspects of vine cultivation:

• Planting and soil preparation: best practices for optimal interaction with the roots.
• Feeding and irrigation systems: for sustainable resource management.
• Vine management: modern techniques to maximize yields and quality.

The authors also introduce a new theory of grape ripening, based on recent research and a renewed climatological approach.

A Collaborative Work

This book is the result of the collaboration of three globally recognized experts:

• Alain Carbonneau: President of GiESCO and professor at the Superior School of Agronomy in Montpellier.
• Alain Deloire: Researcher specializing in viticulture and teacher in Montpellier.
• Benoît Jaillard: Head of research in biogeochemistry at INRA.

Why Read This Book?

Whether you are a professional winegrower or an enlightened amateur, The Vine: Physiology, Terroir, Cultivation provides you with concrete tools to:

• Optimize the intrinsic characteristics of your vineyard.
• Improve the quality of grapes sustainably.
• Understand and apply the principles of precision viticulture.

Product Features

• EAN13: 9788888792095
• ISBN: 978-88-88792-09-5
• Publisher: EnoOne
• Publication Date: 08/2011
• Number of Pages: 430
• Dimensions: 24 x 16 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 780 g
• Language: Italian