Characterization of varietal effects on the acidity and pH of grape berries for selection of varieties better adapted to climate change

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 15; p. 1439114
• Main Authors: Plantevin, Marc, Merpault, Yoann, Lecourt, Julien, Destrac-Irvine, Agnès, Dijsktra, Lucile, van Leeuwen, Cornelis
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers 10.10.2024; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: climate change; Environmental Sciences; grapevine; inorganic cations; malic acid; Plant Science; tartaric acid; varietal traits; tartaric acid; grapevine; Vitis Vinifera; varietal traits; pH; malic acid; inorganic cations; climate change

Climate change is drastically modifying berry composition and wine quality across the world. Most wine regions with a history of winemaking are suffering from a loss of typicity and terroir expression because of climate change impact on berry components at harvest, including wine acidity, with total...