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Precision Viticolture
Seven viticultural estates located is so different pedoclimatic contexts, all managed according to a single production philosophy devoted to the knowledge of what comes into being; quality and environmental sustainability above all. For each season, viticultural decision process has a positive effect on nature, minimizing the impact of man. No choice is left to chance. The application of the sustainability criteria is transformed into a deep knowledge of the environments. Precision viticulture is the application of precision agriculture in the vineyard. This site-specific vineyard management maximizes the administration and production of each plant, accompanying the winemaker in all phases of his activity.
Precision Viticolture
Seven viticultural estates located is so different pedoclimatic contexts, all managed according to a single production philosophy devoted to the knowledge of what comes into being; quality and environmental sustainability above all. For each season, viticultural decision process has a positive effect on nature, minimizing the impact of man. No choice is left to chance. The application of the sustainability criteria is transformed into a deep knowledge of the environments. Precision viticulture is the application of precision agriculture in the vineyard. This site-specific vineyard management maximizes the administration and production of each plant, accompanying the winemaker in all phases of his activity.
Precision viticulture = Environmental sustainability
Precision viticulture and its positive impacts on the environment start from the beginning, from the birth of the vineyard and are perpetuated throughout its life cycle. The careful choice of the sites and varieties to be planted, evaluating, for example, the susceptibility of the variety to attacks of powdery mildew, to be cultivated in soils with reduced fertility and poor conditions of relative humidity has determined the reduction of the vigor of the plants; the reduction of the persistence times of water in the bunches, and ultimately the quality of treatments to be applied.
Precision viticulture = Environmental sustainability
Precision viticulture and its positive impacts on the environment start from from the birth of the vineyard. Precision viticulture means making a series of choices operational, such as the careful choice of sites and varieties to be planted, evaluating the susceptibility of the variety to powdery mildew attacks, to be cultivated in soils with reduced fertility and poor relative humidity conditions has determined the reduction of plant vigor; the reduction of the persistence times of water in the bunches, and ultimately, the quality of treatments to be applied.
What, Why, How, Where, When
It is perhaps the most important choice when it comes to environmental sustainability. The susceptibility of a vine to diseases or phytosanitary problems could turn into an exponential increase in human intervention, which translates into greater emissions and more treatments. This is a fundamental choice for us, the aspects of the vines are carefully studied before the choice of what to plant and where.
The types of soil are a fundamental part of environmental sustainability, the variables are many, but just think of the different degree of vigor that they can induce in the vine. Here the “where” to plant is a fundamental key.
Moisture, wind, average temperature and many other variables that affect the life of the vineyard and its need to remain self-consistent over time. For some vines, in certain periods of the year, a slight more percentage of moisture can jeopardize plant, exposing vine to diseases. The correct and sustainable choice of the microclimate can significantly reduce human intervention.
Altitude, hollows, arrangement and row orientations are fundamental variables for precision viticulture. For example, think of a hollow that can maintain high relative moisture conditions at certain times of the year, or the orientation of the rows that allows optimal conditions of solar radiation or passage of air between the leaves. Effects that significantly improve the vine / man ratio as well as reducing any intervention.
What, Why, How, Where, When
It is perhaps the most important choice when it comes to environmental sustainability. The susceptibility of a vine to diseases or phytosanitary problems could turn into an exponential increase in human intervention, which translates into greater emissions and more treatments. This is a fundamental choice for us, the aspects of the vines are carefully studied before the choice of what to plant and where.
The types of soil are a fundamental part of environmental sustainability, the variables are many, but just think of the different degree of vigor that they can induce in the vine. Here the “where” to plant is a fundamental key.
Moisture, wind, average temperature and many other variables that affect the life of the vineyard and its need to remain self-consistent over time. For some vines, in certain periods of the year, a slight more percentage of moisture can jeopardize plant, exposing vine to diseases. The correct and sustainable choice of the microclimate can significantly reduce human intervention.
Altitude, hollows, arrangement and row orientations are fundamental variables for precision viticulture. For example, think of a hollow that can maintain high relative moisture conditions at certain times of the year, or the orientation of the rows that allows optimal conditions of solar radiation or passage of air between the leaves. Effects that significantly improve the vine / man ratio as well as reducing any intervention.
The agronomic year: Precision and Sustainability
The positive effects of precision viticulture on environmental sustainability are an integral part of Firriato’s production philosophy throughout the life cycle of the agronomic year, from the choices in the soil processing phase, to pruning, the true heart of the year, up to green harvest managerment and grape harvest. The resulti is the minimization of external inputs, such as treatments, use of tractors, etc., but also the use of water resources for irrigation.
The environmental sustainable vintage
The environmental sustainable vintage
Spontaneous grassing are fundamental strategies for regulating the need for nitrogen and organic matter in the soil through spontaneous grassing, which also protect biodiversity and carried out through the sowing of species. The choice of the latter is essential together with the sowing time. The effects are manifold, thanks to these techniques the external contributions (fertilization) are eliminated, the vineyard becomes self-consistent and thanks to the regulation of the vigor of the essences, excessive radical competition in the use of soil water resources is avoided. The positive results are the exclusion of fertilizations, the protection of soil fertility and the preservation of the water resource on the ground which will turn into no need for irrigation in the summer months.
Winter and spring pruning is useful to manage fertility and vigor of the plant. Precision viticulture requires we bury, (we do not burn), the residual pruned wood. This is the waycarbon is fixed into the soil allowing us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as increasing the organic substance of the soil protecting the soil fertility. In addition, we regulate vigor and fertility of the plant, guaranteeing both a better phytosanitary response. Finally we achieve both less treatments and a more correct vegetative balance (therefore only emergency irrigation is needed, less water resources used).
Despite being in a certified organic farming regime, we must use natural derivatives to protect our grapes. Here the value is based on constant monitoring and the policy of interventions only if necessary. Treatments are carried out according to the correct time frame along with vine requirements. Following nature we can avoid treatments, produce less greenhouse gases, achieve less environmental impact caused by pesticides as well as ensuring the health of our grapes.
Every variety is characterised by different maturation period. Actually Planned grape harvest allow us to better manage the winemaking priorities, with a substantial reduction in the energy used which results in lower emissions.
Results
Use of nitrogen fertilizers
Reduction of proactive interventions compared to the Sicilian average
Greenhouse gas emissions due to the reduction of unnecessary activities in the vineyard
Of water used in the vineyard compared to the Sicilian average
Technology and innovation
Precision Viticulture approach includes the use of a range of tools and technologies allowing us company to be more informed and targeted management decisions in the vineyard. This process involves the recongnition of the productivity step of the vineyards, as well as the blocks within the vineyards, can be intrinsically variable within the same vineyard parcel. Therefore, the management of the vineyards is addressed to "areas" with similar performance.
Precision Viticulture approach includes the use of a range of tools and technologies allowing us company to be more informed and targeted management decisions in the vineyard. This process involves the recongnition of the productivity step of the vineyards, as well as the blocks within the vineyards, can be intrinsically variable within the same vineyard parcel. Therefore, the management of the vineyards is addressed to "areas" with similar performance.
Linked to traditio: our heroes
As precise as a sensor may be, nothing will be more efficient than those who saw it born in that vineyard and know every aspect of it, plant by plant, palm by palm of soil. Thanks to our “heroes” precision viticulture process ends, they are the ones who take our decisions and, with their “caresses” to the vineyard, guarantee us, year after year, that environmental sustainability finds its results.
As precise as a sensor may be, nothing will be more efficient than those who saw it born in that vineyard and know every aspect of it, plant by plant, palm by palm of soil. Thanks to our “heroes” precision viticulture process ends, they are the ones who take our decisions and, with their “caresses” to the vineyard, guarantee us, year after year, that environmental sustainability finds its results.
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