International Terroir Congress

 

I just learned that the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto passed us sometime during the night and I missed it. The wind was gusting to 91 kmh at Belmullet and Mace Head on the West Coast not far from us. It would have passed square over us around 2 am. This morning was sunny so I visited the donkeys who were fine. We then did a few outdoor chores before the rain started. 

While I work inside today awaiting the arrival of Storm Lillian, which is producing heavy rain but thankfully not much wind for us, I am catching up on my wine reading. 

The 15th International Terroir Congress will gather for the first time in South America, in Mendoza, Argentina, November 18-22, 2024, bridging local wine industry with global terroir science. Oh, how I'd love to attend. The speakers sound brilliant and Dr. Laura Catena is among them and an idol of mine. It's 18-22 November. What a trip that would be. Mendoza. 

Scientific Sessions will cover soil, climate, and plant material and management. There will also be a session on the region's standout Malbec. I've loved Malbec since I first tried it after reading The Vineyard at the End of the World. It's all the stuff I want to learn. 

The Sessions

A | Soil

Innovation in terroir studies

Physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of soils

Soil health indicators

Adaptation to soil through viticultural practices

Performance of rootstocks in different soils

B | Climate

Projections and scenarios of climate change

Climate change impacts

Climate-related challenges and opportunities for viticulture

New technologies to assess climatic parameters

Index and climate characterization

C | Plant material and management

Selection of plant material and management practices in response to climate change projections

Epigenetic mechanisms in grapevine acclimation

Impact of soil and climate change on vines, wine quality and typicity

Adaptation to climate through viticultural practices

Grapevines phenotypic plasticity in response to changing environments

D | Malbec

Historical journey and terroir expression

Studies of Malbec cultivation and winemaking in Argentina and worldwide.

Properties of Malbec wines cultivated in different regions.