23/12/24
In addition to winemaking techniques, wine’s quality and typicity are linked to the place where the grapes are grown. Climate, soil and the cultivar are major drivers of the terroir’s expression. Moreover, climate change is affecting the distribution of grapevine varieties in...
16/12/24
On December 11, 2024, at CaixaForum in Madrid, the Plataforma Tecnológica del Vino (PTV) awarded the prize in the "Individual R&D&I Project" category to the CSIC researcher Raquel Campos-Herrera from the Institute of Grapevine and Wine Sciences (ICVV), for her...
16/12/24
Metabolites derived from symbiotic bacteria of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), biological control agents, have emerged as a promising option for sustainable agricultural production. In particular, they stand out as candidates for managing plant-parasitic nematodes of the...
31/10/24
Pruning wounds are the usual entry point for the fungi that cause grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs).
In this study, the efficacy of various physical, chemical, and biological treatments to protect pruning wounds was evaluated for the first time under natural infection...
11/10/24
Organized by the Institute of Grapevine and Wine Sciences (ICVV) in Logroño, more than 230 world experts joined the Open International Conference on Grapevine Physiology and Biotechnology 2024 (Open GPB 2024) to discuss the latest advances in grapevine physiology and...
11/10/24
The Institute of Grapevine and Wine Sciences (ICVV), through the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), is participating in the Resilient Viticulture in the POCTEFA Territory (VITRES) project.
General Objective
The holistic and incremental R&D within the POCTEFA...
13/09/24
The Director General of Culture of the Government of La Rioja, Roberto Iturriaga, along with the Director of the History and Popular Culture Department, Sergio Cañas, presided over the ceremony of the prestigious Research Awards of the Instituto de Estudios Riojanos (IER),...
12/08/24
Serbia preserves a high number of local grape varieties, which have been cultivated across the country for centuries. Now, these ancient varieties are in the spotlight, and there is a global trend towards their recovery and characterization because they can revitalize...
29/07/24
Worldwide table grape production mostly relies on the cultivation of new bred varieties of seedless grapes with different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors to fit consumer needs. However, traditional farmers have grown numerous table grape varieties for centuries, as they...
24/06/24
Recently, researchers from the ICVV have published a scientific study in the journal Food Chemistry under the title "Organic mulches slightly influence the wine phenolic profile and sensory evaluation." The study investigates different alternatives to conventional soil...
27/05/24
During the past month of April, Logroño hosted the centennial celebration of the first description of an entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema kraussei, by Gotthold Steiner in 1923. The event took place from April 10 to 12 at the Riojaforum and was coordinated by the...
14/05/24
With a reduction in available chemical treatments, there is an increased interest in biological control of grapevine trunk diseases. Few studies have investigated the impact of introducing beneficial microorganisms in the rhizosphere on the existing indigenous soil microbiome...
29/04/24
Viticulture frequently requires a stringent pesticide regimen to manage diseases, particularly those caused by fungi and oomycetes, in order to uphold production standards. Recognizing the environmental impact, there is an urgent need to diminish reliance on synthetic...
11/03/24
The viticulture industry stands as one of the most crucial socioeconomic sectors globally. However, it faces many challenges, including climate change, environmental degradation, and severe outbreaks of pests and diseases. To address these challenges and safeguard vineyards,...