Viticulture

The aim of this research area is to support winegrowing in South Tyrol through research programmes orientated towards full-field use. Its main commitment is to maintain and improve grape and wine quality. Another primarily important focus is consideration for the environment and of the use of soil and water. It also aims to rationalise vineyard management and to limit time management and costs. The work it performs is mainly directed at: • Comparison of clones, clone selection and growing trials of new varieties and rootstock • Influence of growing methods on grape and wine quality • Physiological problems such as bunch stem necrosis and berry shrivel • Influence of the production area on the quality of wine with different varieties • Rational management methods