The ICVV has participated in the comparative study of the fungal microbiome of berries of different vinifera varieties, which has included five varieties and four countries.
Although there is a common basis in the microbiome of all varieties and locations, it has been found that the most influential factor is the geographical location. The data also point to some cultivar-specific characteristics. In this case, by sampling Cabernet Sauvignon in the same locations as each of the other varietal samples, it can be concluded that Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are associated with a specific pattern of microbial species. However, this cannot be associated with the absolute presence or absence of any particular yeast species.
The article has been published in the Journal of Fungi and can be accessed through this link: https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/10/1034. The consortium has been funded by the EU through the YeSVitE project: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/612441
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