Old Vines Flashcards
Old vines have a mystique to them. What are the practical challenges and solutions to maintaining vineyards of old vines?
Barossa chart: Old vines (over 35 years) valued for quality and cultural heritage.
1.Disease Challenges and Pruning Solutions:
Prone to diseases due to reduced metabolism.
Skilled pruning essential (Ken Forrester’s team, Marco Simonit’s training).
2.Fungal Disease Impact and Treatment:
Esca threatens vines with no cure.
Techniques like Couretage extend vine life (Francois Dal).
3.Reduced metabolism affects productivity.
Removal and replanting costly but necessary (Christophe Chauvel, Albert Bichot). Not all can afford, leaving vineyards
4.Quality Perception and Maintenance Challenges:
Quality benefits in older vines (Jonathan Gutierrez).vs Aurelien Laherte (replanting plan+60)
5.Manual labor-intensive due to traditional structures (Francisco Telechea 7 times).
