Growing Grapes

Viticulture Practices

Viticulture involves practices such as soil preparation and tilling, growing and planting of varieties, trellising and pruning of vines, and combating disease. Of great importance is the balance between leaves, which function effectively because of good exposure to sunlight and the quantity of grapes harvested. When there are not enough functioning leaves to sustain a large crop, the quality will be lower.

The choice of variety will depend on:

Distribution of grape vineyards

Vine types

*For raisins only