The Grapevine: From the Science to the Practice of Growing Vines for Wine by Patrick Iland (2011-11-03)

This book explores the links between scientific principles and the practice of viticulture. It is a story of roots, buds, leaves, berries and wines and contains information about grapevine growth, physiology and biochemistry; the climate and soils in which vines grow; and how these impact on berry composition and the taste of a wine.

This book is a valuable resource for viticulturists, winemakers and all students of the vine and its wines.

Topics include:
Grapevine anatomy and growth
grapevine physiology
molecular biology
Berry composition
Berry ripening processes
Water, soil and the vine
Climate and the vine
Vineyard variability
Matching vines, grapes and wines