Effect of mechanized pruning on the agronomic and oenological behavior of red wine varieties grown in warm climates Multimedia content Document showing the results of a three-year trial comparing the effects of manual pruning and mechanical pruning of two red grape varieties grown in the Montilla mountain range on their agronomic performance and oenological …
Potential of the Melon Variety for the Production of Rosé Wines Multimedia content Document showing the results of a study aimed at optimizing maceration time to obtain a rosé wine from the Melonera variety. It details the production of rosé wines and the results obtained with this variety in four consecutive campaigns …
Crop coefficients for young almond trees in western Andalusia: recommendations Multimedia content Document showing the results of the calculation of the cultivation coefficient (Kc) for almond trees in Western Andalusia, recommending the irrigation water dosage in three areas of Córdoba and …
Vineyard Mechanization: A New, More Profitable Model of Viticulture Multimedia content Document showing the results of the study carried out over four consecutive seasons in a vineyard located in the IFAPA Rancho de la Merced center. The main objectives were to improve crop profitability by applying new mechanized cultivation practices and …
Perception of the Olive and Olive Oil Sector on Rural Development Groups Multimedia content This document presents the olive and olive oil sector's perception of the work carried out by the Rural Development Groups in the provinces of Jaén, Córdoba, and Granada. The work was carried out as part of the Transforma Olive and Olive Oil Project. It …
Accelerated Aging of Pedro Ximénez Wine Vinegars Multimedia content Document describing an accelerated aging experience with Pedro Ximénez wine vinegar using micro-oxygenation and oak chips. …
Sulfur in Winemaking. Alternatives Multimedia content This document presents the current status of the use of sulfur dioxide preservatives in the wine industry. It describes how this preservative works, its properties, and its effects on wine quality and consumer health. It summarizes the analytical …
Introduction to Organic Viticulture in Andalusia Multimedia content This document presents the current status of organic viticulture at the national level and in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It also covers regulations on organic farming, with particular emphasis on the conversion process and the importance of …
Influence of Vineyard Mechanization on the Quality of Must and Wine Multimedia content Document showing the consequences of vineyard mechanization on the quality of musts and wines. The trial was conducted entirely at the IFAPA Rancho de la Merced, from grape cultivation to winemaking, over four consecutive …
The Effect of Different Irrigation Types on Vitis vinifera cv. Syrah Grown in a Mediterranean Climate Multimedia content Document showing the agronomic, physiological, and qualitative effects of two types of localized irrigation on Vitis vinifera cv. Syrah, grown in a Mediterranean …
Production of organic sparkling wines from Pedro Ximénez and Tempranillo varieties Multimedia content Document showing the initial results of a trial evaluating the possibility of producing organic sparkling wines from Pedro Ximénez and Tempranillo grapes using traditional sparkling winemaking …
Estimation of Leaf Area Using a Non-Destructive Direct Method in Vines Multimedia content Document describing the development of a direct, non-destructive method for determining the leaf area of a vineyard. This method can be used by winegrowers in the Montilla-Moriles region as a reference method for calculating the vegetative growth indices …
Study of Local and Foreign Varieties Cultivated in the Granada Plateau. 2015 Results Multimedia content This document describes the results of the 2015 campaign on the productive potential of the local Gordal variety. It analyzes different winemaking techniques and evaluates their impact on the physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of the wines. …
Conservation of Organic Sparkling Wines of the Pedro Ximénez Variety Multimedia content Document describing a conservation trial of organic sparkling wines of the Pedro Ximénez variety, after disgorging the wines using different …
Diversification of Static Aging Vinegars in Andalusia Multimedia content Document describing a static aging trial of two types of vinegar in new and used American and French oak barrels. …