The Grapevine: From the Science to the Practice of Growing Vines for Wine

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 growthgrapevine physiologymolecular biologyBerry compositionBerry ripening processesWater, soil and the vineClimate and the vineVineyard variabilityMatching vines, grapes and wines