VALOVITIS, the value of minority or endangered vine varieties in the Pyrenean foothill [poster]

Abstract

The VALOVITIS project aims at improving competitiveness of the wineries from the Pyrenean Piedemonte area in a global market through innovation and differentiation. The grapevine genetic resources of endangered varieties in these territories are prospected and assessed, ensuring their safeguard by their introduction in existing repositories and vinyards studies. A demonstration project. The assessment through field demonstration trials of the agronomic, technological and aromatic values of these minority varieties let transfer the knowledge to wineries and professionals of the vine selection. These innovative varieties will provide a competitive advantage to SMEs of the local wine industry, keeping economic and social dynamism in the rural areas covered by the project.