Ep. 2721 PIWI Grapes Explained: Innovation and Environmental Impact with Cristina Mercuri MW & Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2721 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA interviews Cristina Mercuri MW, focusing on PIWI (fungus-resistant grape varieties).
The conversation explores the growing role of PIWI in modern viticulture, including the number and development of fungus-resistant varieties, their environmental benefits, and how they adapt to marginal climates. Cristina also discusses where hybrid grapes are gaining traction in Italy, how these varieties are developed and integrated into winemaking, and their key strengths and…
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