viticultural practices

Viticultural practices involve cultivating grapevines to produce healthy, high-quality grapes for winemaking. This includes selecting suitable vineyard sites, pruning vines to control growth and encourage fruit development, managing irrigation to balance water supply, and protecting vines from pests and disease. Farmers also thin grapes to improve ripeness and harvest at just the right time for flavor. Proper canopy management ensures adequate sunlight and airflow, reducing disease risk. These practices aim to optimize grape quality, which directly impacts the style and excellence of the wine produced.