GUIDELINES WITH REFERENCE TO CARE ON GRAPEVINE PHENOLOGY, GRAPE COMPOSITION, AND WINE PRODUCTION FOR QUALITY WINE FROM BORDEAUX
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The wine industry in the Bordeaux region of southwestern France is globally recognized for producing premium wines derived primarily from Vitis vinifera cultivars such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The success of Bordeaux wines is closely linked to grapevine phenology, grape composition, and winemaking practices. Grapevine phenology refers to the seasonal growth stages of the vine, including budburst, flowering, veraison, and harvest, which are strongly influenced by climatic conditions. These stages determine berry development and ultimately influence the chemical composition of grapes, including sugar levels, acidity, phenolics, and aromatic compounds that shape wine quality. Climate variability and vineyard management practices significantly affect these processes in Bordeaux vineyards. This study presents comprehensive guidelines and care practices related to grapevine phenology, grape composition, and wine production, with a focus on maintaining high wine quality in Bordeaux. The article also examines the impact of environmental conditions, vineyard management strategies, and winemaking techniques on grape development and wine characteristics. The findings emphasize that understanding phenological stages and grape composition is essential for optimizing vineyard management, adapting to climate change, and ensuring consistent wine quality.
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M, K. (2026). Guidelines with Reference to Care on Grapevine Phenology, Grape Composition, and Wine Production for Quality Wine from Bordeaux. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.427
M, Karthi. "Guidelines with Reference to Care on Grapevine Phenology, Grape Composition, and Wine Production for Quality Wine from Bordeaux." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.427.
M, Karthi. "Guidelines with Reference to Care on Grapevine Phenology, Grape Composition, and Wine Production for Quality Wine from Bordeaux." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.427.
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