Evaluation of crop forcing technique in Syrah (Vitis vinifera L.) to increase wine quality

Abstract

In warm climates, grape varieties reach enough soluble solids content, however color intensity is low to obtein wines of high quality. Crop forcing technique, force the regrowth of the buds in the same season of development and change the fenology of the vines. So the period from veraison to harvest occurred with lower temperatures. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of crop forcing technique on phenology, yield and wine quality of Syrah, trained on a vertical trellys system, in San Juan-Argentina