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Grape berry growth and maturing
Berry development starts after a successful pollination and fertilization of the flowers at the flowering stage of the grapevine. When the berry grows, it is firm and fragile, and after approximately 4-6 weeks, it reaches its final size. The size of the fruit is strongly influenced by the seed development. Fruit contains from 1-4 seeds, […]
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Overview of Grapevine Structure and Function
Grapevine is an interesting plant not only that it produce some of the best fruit on earth which can be transformed into the wine, but also as the plant itself. Grapevine is an interesting plant not only because it produces some of the best fruit on earth, which can be pressed into wine, but also […]
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How to know when the grapes are ready to harvest?
One of the most important decisions for a winemaker is when to harvest. Grapes should be harvested at full maturity; the better the grapes, the better the wine. But how do you know the exact time? Well, you can start by using your senses – see, touch, smell, and taste grapes. Next, collect representative grape […]
