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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

Finger Lakes, the cool-climate wine region in upstate New York, is gaining recognition for its wines. A surprisingly extensive array of grape varieties thrives in the area. We have tasted some of them ...