Synthesis of the contribution of the GiESCO (group of International Experts of vitivinicultural Systems for CoOperation) to the study of terroirs.

Abstract

Since 1998, the GiESCO (previously named GESCO: Groupe d?Etude des Systèmes deCOnduite de la vigne) has provided the scientific community with relevant contributions tothe study of terroirs. Here is a synthesis of the main terroir-related fields and the major ideasthe GiESCO has developed: Basic Terroir Unit and climate, Vine Ecophysiology andmicroclimate ? moderate drought, Vineyard heterogeneity and new technologies, ViticulturalTerroir Unit and canopy management, Terroir ? Territory and man