The Grapevine: From the Science to the Practice of Growing Vines for Wine by Patrick Iland (2011-11-03)

About this book

This book explores the links between scientific principles and the practice of viticulture. It is a story of roots buds leaves berries and wines and contains information about grapevine growth physiology and biochemistry; the climate and soils in which vines grow; and how these impact on berry composition and the taste of a wine. This book is a valuable resource for viticulturists winemakers and all students of the vine and its wines. Topics include: Grapevine anatomy and growth grapevine physiology molecular biology Berry composition Berry ripening processes Water soil and the vine Climate and the vine Vineyard variability Matching vines grapes and wines