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Forestry
Nicklas Riekoetter, Markus Hassler
Summary: This article examines the effects of using agroforestry systems on wine production and marketing in the German Mosel Region. It shows that incorporating agroforestry in viticulture targets key leverage points in the food production system, enabling sustainability transformation and mitigating the challenges of climate change.
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Agronomy
Joana Martins, Helder Fraga, Andre Fonseca, Joao Andrade Santos
Summary: The study highlights the significant impacts of climate change on viticulture and winemaking, suggesting the importance of selecting the most accurate bias correction method for climate projections. It emphasizes the necessity of timely adaptation strategies for the regional winemaking sector to enhance climate resilience and ensure future sustainability in the face of projected warming and drying trends.
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Food Science & Technology
Pau Sancho-Galan, Antonio Amores-Arrocha, Victor Palacios, Ana Jimenez-Cantizano
Summary: The warming climate is accelerating grape ripening, leading to unbalanced composition in wines. However, this trend can be used to produce other types of wines, such as those made from overripe grapes. Different techniques of grape over-ripening were evaluated to produce wines with unique characteristics, showing potential for new wine production in warm climate zones.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana Trigo, Paula Silva
Summary: This paper explores wine tourism and sustainable winegrowing practices in the Portuguese Douro wine region and offers practical recommendations. If managed properly, wine tourism can improve business performance, environmental awareness, and community values. Collaboration and consideration of stakeholders' needs are crucial for success.
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Environmental Sciences
Steven R. Schultze, Paolo Sabbatini
Summary: This study assesses the impacts of observed and projected climate change on grape production in Michigan, USA. The results show that temperature will significantly increase in the coming decades, leading to earlier vine budburst and early season frost as new challenges. Effective climate change adaptations are crucial for the grape and wine industry in this region to take advantage of improved climatic conditions for higher quality wine production.
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Agronomy
Claudio Bellia, Pietro Columba, Marzia Ingrassia
Summary: This study examines the relationship between brand and territory for quality wines produced in extreme territories using the Policy Delphi methodology. The findings provide valuable insights for wine producers and local decision-makers to enhance the competitiveness and appreciation of wines with strong geographic identity.
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Agronomy
Helder Fraga, Nathalie Guimaraes, Teresa R. Freitas, Aureliano C. Malheiro, Joao A. Santos
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of climate change on the potential yields of grapes and olives in the Coa region. The results show promising improvements in olive production areas, but a decrease in grape yields. However, suitable adaptation measures can alleviate the negative effects of climate change.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Daniel R. R. Cayan, Laurel DeHaan, Mary Tyree, Kimberly A. A. Nicholas
Summary: The start and duration of the growing season for premium wine grapes in Napa Valley, California have changed due to warming climate in the western United States. The start of the growing season has advanced by more than 4 weeks over the period of 1958-2016, influenced by temperature increases since the late 1960s. The warm anomalies have persisted in recent years, leading to shifts in various temperature-related measures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Erin L. Bunting, Dan Wanyama, Robert Goodwin, Nicholas Weil, Paolo Sabbatini, Jeff Andresen
Summary: The cultivation of Vinifera in Michigan is thriving due to climate changes and investments from new producers. As the climate warms and growers focus on Vinifera cultivation, the wine industry in Michigan is gradually overcoming climatic challenges.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Vanessa Assumma, Marta Bottero, Elena De Angelis, Julia M. Lourenco, Roberto Monaco, Ana Jacinta Soares
Summary: This paper presents a research work that develops an integrated evaluation framework for calculating a Territorial Resilience Index and predicting future ecological scenarios. It focuses on scenario building using tools such as Social Network Analysis, Wilson matrix, and consistency matrix. The obtained guidelines and recommendations can assist Decision Makers in designing sustainable and resilient transformation for the preservation of UNESCO sites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Vanessa Assumma, Marta Bottero, Elena De Angelis, Julia M. Lourenco, Roberto Monaco, Ana Jacinta Soares
Summary: This paper introduces an integrated evaluation framework to assess the territorial resilience of a socio-ecological system, combining resilience indicators and a mathematical model. The framework is applied to the Douro Valley wine region in Portugal, demonstrating its suitability for landscape and urban planning.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Agronomy
Ines L. Cabral, Anabela Carneiro, Tiago Nogueira, Jorge Queiroz
Summary: The study suggests that regulated deficit irrigation can have favorable effects on vine performance in the face of climate change challenges, but further research is needed to understand its consistent impact on yield and berry composition.
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Chemistry, Applied
Nazareth Torres, Johann Martinez-Luscher, Etienne Porte, Runze Yu, S. Kaan Kurtural
Summary: Leaf removal, shoot thinning, or their combination can affect berry composition, wine quality, and antioxidant properties. Shoot thinning mainly influences wine characteristics, while shoot thinning and leaf removal combination impact proanthocyanidin polymerization and monomeric flavan-3-ols content.
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Plant Sciences
Paula Pipan, Andrew Hall, Suzy Y. Rogiers, Bruno P. Holzapfel
Summary: This study compared the accuracy of climatic indices calculated using on-site climate sensors and interpolated climate datasets in vineyards in three wine regions in Victoria, Australia. The results showed that interpolated climate data closely matched recorded maximum temperatures in most cases, but were less accurate in predicting minimum temperatures in topographically complex sites.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Elena Vyshkvarkova, Evgeniy Rybalko
Summary: Climate plays a crucial role in viticulture, influencing the suitability of areas, grape varieties, and agricultural practices. A study in the Sevastopol region utilized regional climate models to project future agroclimatic conditions under different emission scenarios, revealing a trend of rising temperature indices and transition to higher classes. Despite the increased temperatures, the region will remain suitable for growing various grape cultivars with different ripening periods.