Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research最新文献

{"title":"Phenology of Xylotrechus arvicola (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Adults in Spanish Vineyards","authors":"Álvaro Rodríguez-González,&nbsp;Daniela Ramírez-Lozano,&nbsp;Guzmán Carro-Huerga,&nbsp;Laura Zanfaño,&nbsp;Andrea Antolín-Rodríguez,&nbsp;Pedro Antonio Casquero","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/5555011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/5555011","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p><b>Background and Aims:</b> The longicorn beetle <i>Xylotrechus arvicola</i> (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is an important pest in vineyards of the Iberian Peninsula. Previous studies have reported that different varieties of grapevines <i>Vitis vinifera</i> exhibit varying susceptibility to infestation by this species.</p>\u0000 <p><b>Methods and Results:</b> Adult <i>X. arvicola</i> captured were monitored using interception traps (CROSSTRAP) in vineyard plots cultivated with five different grapevine varieties (‘Tempranillo’, ‘Prieto Picudo’, ‘Mencia’, ‘Albarin’ and ‘Verdejo’) in the southern region of León province from 2017 to 2020. Tempranillo and Prieto Picudo had the highest number of <i>X. arvicola</i> captures, consistent with being the most susceptible varieties reported to be attacked by <i>X. arvicola</i> larvae. Verdejo had the lowest number of captures. In all varieties, the greatest period of adult emergence and subsequent captures occurred in June. However, in warmer springs, this emergence period started earlier, in May. The number of <i>X. arvicola</i> captured over time was significantly different between sexes, as well as in the interaction between captures and days across all varieties and years studied.</p>\u0000 <p><b>Conclusions:</b> Our results provide valuable information for the integrated control and management of this pest. Placing traps in vineyards on the described dates and regularly monitoring them will help determine peak flight periods (i.e., the highest number of insects captured). This will allow for timely application of phytosanitary treatments, targeting the greatest number of insects. Further trials should be conducted in other vineyards with these types of traps and attractants to corroborate the results obtained.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/5555011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shading Nets: A Current Viticultural Strategy to Mitigate the Negative Impacts of Global Warming on Grape and Wine Quality","authors":"Raúl Crouchett-Rojas,&nbsp;Miguel Araya-Alman,&nbsp;Nicolás Verdugo-Vásquez,&nbsp;Mercedes Fourment,&nbsp;Gastón Gutiérrez-Gamboa","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/9729885","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/9729885","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Viticulture is facing important challenges in cultivation and management since grapevines are particularly vulnerable to changes in environmental conditions. Heat waves, extreme temperatures, and unpredictable weather patterns have become more frequent in wine-growing regions, creating an uncertain future for growers. In response, shading nets have emerged as a promising and adaptable technology to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on grape production and wine quality. By moderating the vine microclimate, shading nets reduce solar radiation, decrease the extreme heat and wind speed, and improve water-use efficiency, enhancing ripening dynamics and preserving berry quality. However, the effectiveness of shading nets varies depending on the shade provided and the specific characteristics of the nets, highlighting the importance of adjusting the strategies to the specific needs of each environment, productive system, and grape variety. This review explores the influence of shading nets on grapevine physiological responses, including their ability to enhance resilience to stress. It examines their impact on grape and wine quality, providing insights into this vital adaptive tool for the future of viticulture.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/9729885","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analytical Characterisation of Selected Alternative Wood Species and Their Suitability for Oenological Applications Using Austrian Grüner Veltliner Wine","authors":"Nikolaus Schlögl,&nbsp;Susanne Riepl,&nbsp;Mario Strauss,&nbsp;Harald Scheiblhofer,&nbsp;Reinhard Eder,&nbsp;Karin Korntheuer,&nbsp;Sezer Sari,&nbsp;Christian Philipp","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/6622763","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/6622763","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>In response to growing consumer expectations for greater diversity and novel flavour profiles in wines, this study explored the use of alternative wood species in oenology. The effects of six alternative wood species – sweet chestnut, common hazel, <i>Robinia</i>, blackcurrant, vineyard peach, and grapevine – on Austrian <i>Vitis vinifera</i> L. cv. Grüner Veltliner wine were examined after a 98-day contact period using both toasted and untoasted wood chips. The aim was to characterise the similarities of these alternative wood species to traditionally used oak. A comprehensive analytical profiling was conducted, quantifying over 50 wood-associated compounds, including hydroxycinnamic and benzoic acids, ellagitannins, lactones, carbonyl compounds and volatile phenols. Currently, only oak and sweet chestnut are approved by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine for oenological applications, with wood chips permitted exclusively from the genus <i>Quercus</i>. Based on the results, toasted sweet chestnut was the most promising alternative species for use as wood chips. It enhanced the wine colour intensity more effectively than oak, while its phenolic composition, particularly catechin levels and hydroxycinnamic acids, aligned moderately with oak. Furthermore, wine treated with toasted sweet chestnut presented comparable concentrations of vescalagin and castalagin. The similar levels of carbonyl compounds, such as furfural, further underlined its suitability. Although volatile phenol levels, including vanillin, exceeded those of oak, wine treated with toasted sweet chestnut remained comparable in its overall composition. Based on these findings, toasted sweet chestnut is recommended for approval as wood chips, although additional sensory and toxicological studies are necessary to substantiate this recommendation.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/6622763","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential Economic Impact of Grapevine Phylloxera (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) on Western Australian Winegrapes","authors":"David C. Cook,&nbsp;Andrew S. Taylor,&nbsp;Peter S. Gardiner,&nbsp;Rodrigo N. Pires,&nbsp;Hamish L. R. McKirdy,&nbsp;Karen W. Holmes,&nbsp;Helen Spafford","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/4815715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/4815715","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Grapevine phylloxera <i>Daktulosphaira vitifoliae</i> Fitch (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) has been present in Australia for almost 150 years but has not spread to south-west Western Australia, in part due to the relative isolation of the region. Recent improvements in tourist access, with interstate flights now arriving at Busselton Margaret River Airport, raise concerns about potential phylloxera introductions via wine tourism. In this paper, we simulate the potential economic impact on the Western Australian winegrape industry following a hypothetical arrival event in the Margaret River wine region. We use soil texture maps to assess the suitability of winegrape-growing areas to phylloxera establishment and construct a model to predict the likely cost and revenue implications of replanting vines to resistant rootstock as they become infested. Our results suggest that if strict quarantine measures to limit spread are not implemented, a phylloxera incursion could affect 60%–70% of vines and cause cumulative losses of AUD150–290 million over a 50-year period. This is equivalent to a 3%–6% annual contraction of winegrape production.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/4815715","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantifying the Effects of Water Status on Grapevine Vegetative Growth, Yield, and Grape Composition Through a Collaborative Analysis","authors":"David Uriarte,&nbsp;Luis Gonzaga Santesteban,&nbsp;José Manuel Mirás-Avalos,&nbsp;Ignacio Buesa,&nbsp;Javier José Cancela,&nbsp;Juan Luis Chacón,&nbsp;José Mariano Escalona,&nbsp;Diego Sebastiano Intrigliolo,&nbsp;Miriam Lampreave,&nbsp;Amelia Montoro,&nbsp;Luis Rivacoba,&nbsp;Fernando Visconti,&nbsp;Jesús Yuste,&nbsp;Carlos Miranda","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/1588228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/1588228","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The consolidation of scientific knowledge is based on the accumulation and understanding of previous findings. Nowadays, reviews of the scientific literature have become more effective through the use of meta-analyses, which are systematic evaluations of the results from multiple studies. Similarly, mega-analyses, which combine raw data from many studies into a single sample for processing and statistical analysis, are a very powerful tool for analyzing results of heterogeneous origin but require a high level of collaboration between the researchers contributing data. In the framework of a collaborative methodology between different Spanish viticultural research groups, this work uses a mega-analytical approach to quantify the effects of changes in vine water status on vine vegetative growth, yield, and grape composition, integrating a wide range of growing conditions to obtain robust general trends of vine performance under water deficit. The mean seasonal stem water potential data from the different studies allowed a classification into five levels of water status (no deficit ⟶ mild ⟶ moderate ⟶ high ⟶ severe). A progressive decrease in vegetative growth with increasing deficit was observed, while yield decreased more markedly as water deficit progressed from moderate to high. On the other hand, titratable acidity was more sensitive to variation in water status than sugar concentration, with a greater decrease in titratable acidity when changing from no to moderate deficit. Conversely, increasing water deficit from moderate to high resulted in the greatest increases in grape anthocyanin in the red varieties explored. The results obtained in this work provide solid information on general trends in grapevine response to water deficit that can be used in simulation models or incorporated by grape growers in their decision-making processes in relation not only to irrigation management but also on other agronomic tools to impact grapevine water status.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/1588228","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143944816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Winter Cover Crop Mixture and Termination on the Performance and Physiology of cv. Barbera (Vitis vinifera L.) Grapevines","authors":"F. Pelusi,&nbsp;M. Gatti,&nbsp;L. Cunial,&nbsp;F. Del Zozzo,&nbsp;S. Santelli,&nbsp;S. Poni","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/4271832","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/4271832","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>The adoption of winter cover crops (CCs), to be terminated in spring, is gaining popularity in temperate climate viticulture. We evaluated the effects of two novel termination practices—interrow rolling (R) and subrow mulching (SRM)—on vine performance and physiology of Barbera grapevines over 3 years, comparing them to a standard termination practice (green manuring, GM) and a control (C) consisting of alternated tilled and vegetated interrows. For each termination type, we used a cereal-based (Humusfert, H) and a more balanced (Stratus, S) seed cocktail. Data collection included CC biomass, seasonal soil and leaf water potential, leaf assimilation (A) and stomatal conductance (<i>g</i>_<i>s</i>) rates, vine vigor, yield, and grape composition at harvest. R caused a 31% reduction in pruning weight compared to C. Soil water potential at 30-cm depth, as well as leaf A and <i>g</i>_<i>s</i>, was more limited than in the other treatments and, in S-R, ripening was delayed. R performances might suffer from increased surface evaporation and reduced precipitation effectiveness due to the thick mulch layer. Both SRM treatments ensured a thick mulch layer (over 1 kg of desiccated grass/m²), which effectively controlled weeds when placed under the row. SRM did not impact vine vigor and yield; however, using the S mix slightly delayed final ripening. The presence of a thick, dead mulch layer under the row improved soil water potential (Ψ_SOIL) at 30- and 60-cm depths compared to all remaining treatments that shared a mowed under-the-trellis strip. Seasonal dynamics of absolute Ψ_SOIL show that when Ψ_SOIL in the C plot fell below −0.2 MPa, Ψ_SOIL was significantly higher (less negative) in H-SRM than in S-SRM. This was also associated with average reductions of 31.3% and 37.1% in A and <i>g</i>_<i>s</i> rates in S-SRM compared to H-SRM, respectively. The higher fresh biomass yielded by the more balanced mix (S) may relate to increased soil water depletion, especially during the pre-termination phase. Both C and GM treatments showed similar vine performance; however, C was significantly limited in leaf gas exchange compared to others. C does not benefit from any mulching effect, and a competitive native grass cover persists every second interrow during the dry and harsh summer season.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/4271832","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143857174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the Effect of Different Grapevine Rootstocks as a Strategy to Maintain the Yield and Quality of Vitis vinifera L. cv. “Glera” Under a Warming Climate","authors":"Patrick Marcuzzo,&nbsp;Luca Masiero,&nbsp;Giovanni Mian,&nbsp;Nicola Belfiore,&nbsp;Alessandro Romano,&nbsp;Lorenzo Lovat,&nbsp;Federica Gaiotti","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/3916510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/3916510","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>A two-year study was carried out to investigate the effects of eight rootstocks belonging to different crosses within <i>Vitis</i> genus on the performance of cv Glera grown in Northeastern Italy. Vegetative growth, yield, vine water status, and chemical parameters of berry juice were analyzed with the aim of identifying more suitable genotypes for adapting to climate change conditions. During the two experimental years, different amounts of precipitation were recorded, with warmer and drier conditions observed in 2022; consequently, the interaction effects between rootstocks and year (RxY) were significant for most of the parameters analyzed. Overall, the <i>Vitis berlandieri</i> × <i>Vitis riparia</i> genotypes (SO4, K5BB, and 420A) showed the best agronomic performance, although suffering from dry conditions in the warmer vintage. <i>Vitis berlandieri</i> × <i>Vitis rupestris</i> genotypes (1103P in particular, but also 140Ru and 110R) exhibited the best tolerance to the water stress conditions that characterized the 2022 season, maintaining acceptable yield and quality. Finally, a wide variability in responses was observed among <i>Vitis riparia</i> × <i>Vitis rupestris</i> genotypes in the investigated area; 101-14 showed a higher yield and number of clusters, while Schwarzmann was the least performing, with lower yield and lower acidity of the juice at harvest; moreover, the latter rootstock showed an anticipated budbreak, making it more susceptible to late frosts. This study revealed that Glera physiological and agronomic responses may vary greatly in response to the use of different rootstocks. Some genotypes showed the ability to confer to this variety a greater adaptability to high temperature and drought. These findings provide valuable insights for the selection of rootstocks capable of sustaining yield and preserving quality in the Glera variety under the projected climatic changes in the study area.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/3916510","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Contrasting Cap Management Protocols on the Phenolic Composition, Redox Potential, and Sensory Properties of Pinot Noir and Petite Sirah Wines","authors":"Dallas J. Parnigoni,&nbsp;Sean Kuster,&nbsp;Gabriela R. Rivas,&nbsp;Grace A. Putman,&nbsp;Emily S. Stoffel,&nbsp;James Nelson,&nbsp;Robert E. Coleman,&nbsp;Anibal A. Catania,&nbsp;L. Federico Casassa","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/3732400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/3732400","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>Red wine cap management during alcoholic fermentation influences the extraction of phenolic compounds from grape solids and in turn affects oxygen consumption, oxidation–reduction potential (ORP), and must homogenization. Tailoring cap management protocols to influence these processes is essential for targeting wine style based on varietal and fruit composition. Herein, Pinot noir and Petite Sirah wines were produced with five cap management protocols, namely, pumpovers (POs), punchdowns (PDs), no cap management (NoCapMgmt), air mixing (AirMix), and nitrogen mixing (N₂Mix). ORP of AirMix wines reached peaks of 340 mV and 240 mV in Pinot noir and Petite Sirah, respectively, while N₂Mix wines were consistently below −50 mV during alcoholic fermentation. At pressing, treatments deemed oxidative, that is, AirMix, PO, showed the lowest concentrations of acetaldehyde, and treatments deemed reductive, that is, NoCapMgmt, N₂Mix, the highest. Relative to PO wines at pressing, PD wines showed 22% increases in total phenolics in Pinot noir but insignificant differences in Petite Sirah. PD increased flavan-3-ol concentrations in both varietals. After 8 months of bottle aging, NoCapMgmt contained &gt; 50% more esters than PD wines in both varietals. Ethyl n-decanoate and isoamyl acetate exhibited the highest odor activity values (OAVs) in all wines. Ethyl n-decanoate ranged from 121 (NoCapMgmt) to 69 (AirMix) in Pinot noir and 186 (NoCapMgmt) to 103 (PD) in Petite Sirah. Isoamyl acetate ranged from 52 (NoCapMgmt) to 20 (PD, AirMix, N₂Mix) in Pinot noir and from 174 (NoCapMgmt) to 95 (AirMix) in Petite Sirah. In both varietals, AirMix wines showed decreased astringency and increased red fruit character, while N₂Mix wines had higher color saturation and no reductive aromas despite consistently low ORP during alcoholic fermentation. Present results provide winemakers with tools to optimize fermentation kinetics and labor costs, selectively extract phenolic compounds, and produce wines of targeted style and sensory profiles in varietals with contrasting phenolic profiles.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/3732400","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing Viticulture Sustainability Through Foliar Zeolite Treatments: An In-Depth Analysis of Their Impact on Gas Exchange, Yield, and the Composition of Sangiovese Grapes and Wine","authors":"Gabriele Valentini,&nbsp;Gianluca Allegro,&nbsp;Chiara Pastore,&nbsp;Fabio Chinnici,&nbsp;Ilaria Filippetti","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/7719408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/7719408","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p>In response to increasingly hot and dry summers driven by climate change, grapevines (<i>Vitis vinifera</i> L.) can utilize adaptive mechanisms that often prioritize survival over yield and grape quality. The efficiency of the vine canopy, particularly in terms of gas exchange and net assimilation, declines with water scarcity, underscoring the importance of mitigating strategies such as emergency irrigation. However, in Mediterranean vineyards, water shortages often render irrigation impractical. An alternative approach is the application of minerals, such as zeolites, to mitigate the negative effects of summer stress. This study aimed to evaluate the physiological, vegetative–productive, and qualitative effects of chabazite-rich zeolite treatments on potted grapevines subjected to both water and heat stress, and on field-grown vines exposed only to heat stress. The research was conducted over a 3-year period (2021–2023) on Sangiovese grapevines, divided into two distinct trials: the first on potted vines (2021) and the second on field-grown vines (2022–2023). The potted trial involved 12 plants placed on lysimeters, subjected to water restriction (50% restitution of water lost through transpiration), and divided into two treatments: water stress vines (WS) and WS vines treated with natural zeolite (WS + ZEO). The field trial involved 24 nonirrigated plants with two treatments: untreated control (WS) and zeolite treatment (WS + ZEO). Microclimatic conditions were monitored during ripening, and the effects of zeolite were assessed in terms of canopy physiology, yield, sunburn damage, and grape composition. Grapes from the field trial vines were microvinified, and the resulting wine color was analyzed twice, after 3 months and 1 year. The results showed that zeolite treatments effectively reduced canopy temperature by two degrees Celsius, enhancing gas exchange efficiency and photosynthetic activity in potted vines. In field-grown vines, these treatments significantly improved grape composition, particularly boosting total anthocyanin levels by 19% in the berries and 10% in the resulting wine, compared to the untreated control. In conclusion, zeolite-based treatments appear to be a valuable tool for improving the productive performance of Sangiovese in environments characterized by multiple summer stresses.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/7719408","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143726780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Pruning Severity on the Performance of Malbec Single-High-Wire Vineyards in a Hot and Arid Region","authors":"Carina Verónica Gonzalez,&nbsp;Gastón Emmanuel Ahumada,&nbsp;Ariel Ramón Fontana,&nbsp;Diana Segura,&nbsp;Marcelo Javier Belmonte,&nbsp;Carla Valeria Giordano","doi":"10.1155/ajgw/6283585","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/ajgw/6283585","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 <p><b>Background and Aim:</b> The single-high-wire (SHW) system is a very productive trellis system suitable for the mechanization of cultural practices. It has been proposed as an adaptation strategy for mitigating the effects of global warming in warm and hot wine regions. The aim was to study the impact of different pruning severity treatments [16, 24 and 32 bud m⁻¹ of productive cordon and simulated mechanical pruning (SMP)] on the performance of a Malbec SHW vineyard in a hot and arid region.</p>\u0000 <p><b>Methods and Results:</b> The vineyard performance was assessed by means of characterizing the canopy architecture, winter trunk reserves, yield, fruit and wine composition. The variation of the pruning severity affected the architecture of the shoots but did not affect the canopy total leaf area. Lower pruning severity levels increased the number of smaller shoots and decreased the proportion of the leaf area corresponding to secondary shoots. After 3 years of treatment, bud fruitfulness and winter wood reserves were not adversely affected by lowering pruning severity. In general, it was observed that the lower the pruning severity, the higher the yield. Indeed, the lowest pruning severity level (SMP) increased the number of smaller clusters with fewer and smaller berries. Moreover, we found that pruning severity did not affect the berry’s anthocyanin and volatile organic compound profiles. Additionally, reducing pruning severity slightly decreased soluble solid accumulation and alcohol content of wines without affecting colour and acidity.</p>\u0000 <p><b>Conclusion:</b> The cultivar Malbec trellised to the SHW system in a hot and arid region is able to self-regulate between vegetative and reproductive growth, attaining maximum yield without forfeiting quality at low pruning severity levels such as it is imposed by mechanical box pruning.</p>\u0000 <p><b>Significance of the Study:</b> These findings support growing and managing Malbec on the SHW system with mechanized pruning in hot and arid regions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8582,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/ajgw/6283585","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}