Enhancing grape quality for wine in cool climates: the role of hybrid cultivars, open field, and high tunnel cultivation

Enhancing grape quality for wine in cool climates: the role of hybrid cultivars, open field, and high tunnel cultivation

Reelika Rätsep, PhD, Chair of Horticulture and Chair of Food Science and Food Technology, Estonian University of Life Sciences, EstoniaSaphire B+C (Main room)

Enhancing grape quality and adapting to cool climates are becoming increasingly important as climate change and market demands influence winemaking. The use of hybrid grape cultivars, open-field cultivation, and high tunnel systems offers new opportunities for viticulture in cool regions. Hybrid cultivars are often more resistant to diseases and better adapted to lower temperatures, while high tunnels can extend the growing season, improve sugar-acid balance, and reduce weather-related risks. Compared to open-field cultivation, these methods can contribute to achieving higher-quality yields suitable for winemaking in cool climates.

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