Effects of mechanical thinning on fruit and wine composition and sensory attributes of Grenache and Tempranillo varieties (Vitis vinifera L.)

Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 314-326

  Diago, M P ^a   Vilanova, M ^b   Blanco, J A ^a   Tardaguila, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LA RIOJA   (Spain)

^b MISIÓN BIOLÓGICA DE GALICIA CSIC   (Spain)

Author keywords

Grenache; Mechanical thinning; Sensory analysis; Tempranillo; Vitis vinifera L.; Yield management

Indexed keywords

PISUM SATIVUM; VITACEAE; VITIS VINIFERA;

EID: 77957888621     PISSN: 13227130     EISSN: 17550238     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-0238.2010.00094.x     Document Type: Article

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