Best wine educational video ever made! Just want to ask, what type of vineyard suits Cordon Training or Head Training? I'm a bit confused about Head and Cordon, it seems like most old vines use Head Training and spur pruning, but what's the reason behind this? And why do some vineyards choose to practice Cordon Traning?
Cordon-trained vines are very even, and as a result, the grower has more control over fruit quality. Many vineyards worldwide are moving toward this training system, as it is easier (and less expensive) to manage, and is compatible with mechanization. Head-trained/spur-pruned vines are often found in warm, dry climates where their canopies help shade the fruit from sunburn. They can be less expensive to plant, but pruning requires skilled labor, and machine harvesting is not possible. These vineyards produce less fruit per acre than other training systems. For a more complete discussion on training systems, check out GuildSomm’s Viticulture Expert Guide at Guildsomm.com.
very informative. I worked with wine importers and spirits importers before and I love wines. Climate change, pest control, labor issues, fiscal management and currency fluctuations, importation taxes and freight regulations and fees in the global wine market now is making life harder on wine makers and drinkers in my opinion.
