VINEYARD MANAGEMENT

These flashcards cover fundamental vocabulary related to vineyard management, including practices, techniques, and challenges faced in grape growing.

Vineyard Management

The practice of producing a healthy crop of grapes suitable for winemaking by managing environmental factors affecting vine growth.

Site Selection

The process of assessing a potential vineyard site for its environmental and practical suitability for grape growing.

Planting Density

The number of vines planted per hectare, influencing competition for nutrients and water among vines.

Véraison

The stage in grape ripening when the grapes begin to change color and develop sugars.

Cordon Training

A vine training system that involves a trunk with one or more permanent horizontal arms to facilitate mechanization.

Head Training

A vine training system characterized by minimal permanent wood, usually adapted for low training.

Pruning

The removal of unwanted parts from the vine to control growth and improve fruit quality.

Green Harvesting

The practice of removing immature grape bunches shortly after véraison to control yield.

Nitrogen Deficiency

A lack of sufficient nitrogen in the soil that can hinder vine growth and grape quality.

Downy Mildew

A fungal disease that thrives in warm, wet conditions affecting all green parts of the vine.

Sustainable Agriculture

A farming approach that limits the use of man-made chemicals and promotes ecological balance in the vineyard.

Biodynamic Agriculture

An organic farming method integrating spiritual and ecological principles by considering cosmic cycles.

Machine Harvesting

A method of harvesting grapes using mechanical equipment to shake the grapes off the vine.

Hand Harvesting

A manual grape-picking method that allows for selective harvesting of the fruit.

Yield

The amount of grapes produced, often measured in weight or volume per hectare.

Canopy Management

Techniques used to manage the vine's foliage to optimize light penetration and airflow for improved grape quality.

Integrated Pest Management

An approach that uses biological control and reduced chemical use to manage vineyard pests and diseases.