Published on May 28, 2024
[SWF23] Drought tolerance of Chardonnay grafted on different rootstocks: a case study in Franciacorta
Speakers:
Hervé ALEXANDRE – Professor | Institute of Vine and Wine, University of Burgundy, France
Michel VALADE – Oenologist and Consultant
Nathalie SPIELMANN – Director of the Wine and Gastronomy Department |
Neoma Business School, France
Neoma Business School, France
Pierre-Louis TEISSEDRE – Professor | University of Bordeaux – Institute
of Vine and Wine Sciences
Gérard LIGER-BELAIR – Professor | University of Reims Champagne-
Ardenne, France
Summary:
This roundtable discusses the future of enology research, focusing on the importance of the ecosystem, ethics and diversity in wine production.
Highlights:
🍷 Importance of the ecosystem: Research must focus on preserving terroirs and the integrity of wine.
🌍 Wine diversity: The last 20 years have seen a significant improvement in wine quality worldwide.
🔬 Role of science: Science and research are essential to meet the challenges of climate change and wine certification.
⚖️ Ethics and transparency: Simple, honest communication is needed to educate consumers about wine and its processes.
🌱 Varietal selection: It is crucial to select clones adapted to new climatic conditions while preserving local varieties.
📚 History and tradition: modern oenology must draw on historical work, such as that of Pasteur, to progress.
💡 Necessary innovations: Research must evolve to meet the current and future challenges of viticulture and oenology
