“Volcanic origin is not a marketing concept,” says Jean-Baptiste Deroche, referring to the fact that wines can now be certified “volcanic origin” by the Vinora association of which he is chairman. Perhaps not the origin itself. However, for a few years now, this branding has been undeniably transformed into a marketing concept. And it is […] Continue reading: Volcanic wines, myth or truth? | New Brief #264 --- The post Volcanic wines, myth or truth? | New Brief #264 was originally p...| BKWine Magazine
How times have changed. In the past, higher alcohol content was a mark of quality—an indicator of ripe premium grapes. But it is time to rethink that, at least according to a survey conducted by IWSR on behalf of the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) across seven key markets. The survey shows that […]| BKWine Magazine
Ribaute - Laurent Bachevillier a perdu toute sa récolte lors de l’incendie géant qui a ravagé les Corbières, dans l’Aude, mais il peut compter sur la solidarité d’autres viticulteurs prêts à lui fournir du raisin pour le sauver d’une année blanche. Situés entre les villages de…| l'Opinion
A grapevine can live for many years. In Barossa Valley, some vines are 250 years old—but that’s extremely rare. (There are several claims around the world for “the world’s oldest vine”; Slovenia – 400 years! – Bordeaux, England etc.) Occasionally, we see individual vines that are 100–120 years old in southern France and Spain. How […]| BKWine Magazine
Private “V” Credit Recertification online class July 23rd 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. After completing this training, you will receive two “V” credits, which are required every three years for private applicators. Registration is free but required Pierce’s Disease Workshop Learn from experts on how to properly ID Pierce’s disease symptoms, vector scouting and management, and ongoing NCSU research trials. July 29th, ...| grapes.ces.ncsu.edu
Le Dobot, un bras robotisé polyvalent inventé par l’entreprise chinoise Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., est capable de vendanger. crédit photo : Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co. https://www.vitisphere.com/actualite-99179-un-robot-qui-vendange-ca-existe-.html L’article Un robot qui vendange, ça existe ! est apparu en premier sur Industrie du Futur & Robotique.| Industrie du Futur & Robotique
Yves d’Amécourt, viticulteur en Gironde et ancien secrétaire général du syndicat des AOC Bordeaux et Bordeaux supérieur, est référent ruralité, agriculture, forêt, pêche du parti Nouvelle Énergie fondé par David Lisnard. En excusivité pour A&E, il revient sur les causes de la crise que traverse la viticulture et propose quelques pistes pour en sortir Le […] L’article « Il est urgent de redonner aux viticulteurs la liberté d’innover », estime Yves d’Amécourt est appa...| Agriculture et Environnement
In France, wine producers can now plant three new white grape varieties that could be interesting from a sustainability perspective. The grapes are: mourvèdre blanc, mourvèdre gris and exelys. The first two are mutations of the better-known mourvèdre noir, grown in southern France (and elsewhere, a.k.a. monastrell, mataro). The mutations do better during droughts and […]| BKWine Magazine