Hybrid grapes are becoming more common in winemaking, but what are they? Hybridization is the process of creating a new grape variety by combining two other varieties, usually through the grafting of ...

A proposal by Brussels to allow pest-resistant American grapes in wine production is dividing Europe along a north-south faultline — with the Continent's southern wine powerhouses kicking up ...

Genetic diversity in the variety of fruits and vegetables we consume does not just expand the palate but protects plants from succumbing to attack from pests and diseases. For instance, the vast ...

A few years ago I was looking for a seedless table grape to plant at my home, and found Raintree Nursery’s description of a cross between Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera called ‘Einset.’ Here’s what ...

Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 62, No. 6 (2011), pp. 1731-1741 (11 pages) The intensity of the root-sourced abscisic acid (ABA) signal has long been thought to decrease along its longdistance ...

Origins and parentage Addoraca comes from the province of Cosenza in Calabria, southern Italy. Its name means “perfumed” in Calabrian dialect. Where it’s grown Extremely rare variety cultivated ...

Many fans recount their first taste as if it were a lost love. Some compare it to a fine moscato, with hints of shortbread and honey. Venetian chef Enrica Rocca’s first sip reminded her of eating ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Most of the world’s wine is made from the European grapevine species Vitis vinifera. Chardonnay, ...

Answer: With over 10,000 varieties of grapes in the world, you’re right to seek help when picking the best one for your garden. I sent your question to our NMSU Extension Viticulture Specialist, Gill ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Nodal shoot segments of four grapevine genotypes well known for their Fe-chlorosis characteristic [Vitis vinifera × Vitis berlandieri Fercal, ...

First it was pet turtles and now it’s wine grapes—I just can’t stop thinking about what it means to be native. The United States ferments 700 million gallons of wine each year, most of it from the ...

GROWING GRAPES for wine at home might sound like a quixotic adventure, and maybe it is. But if you’re ready for a new gardening exploit, this one is worth your consideration. You might have difficulty ...