ISHS Acta Horticulturae 785: International Symposium on Grape Production and Processing
GRAPE GROWING AND PROCESSING IN BRAZIL |
| Authors: | U.A. Camargo, J.F.S. Protas, L.M.R. Mello |
| Keywords: | tropical viticulture, wine grape, juice grape, table grape, climate for grapes |
| Abstract:
Grape growing was introduced in Brazil during the colonial period, in the 16th century and has become a commercial activity in the temperate climate regions in the south of the country only in the 20th century. Grapes of American origin, especially Vitis labrusca and Vitis bourquina cultivars used to be predominant. Tropical viticulture has started in the 1960s, when fine table grapes of the cultivar 'Italia' were grown in the Submédio São Francisco Valley in northeast Brazil. It has spread to other regions in the following decades. Important technological advancements have been achieved with the refinement of the plant management techniques and the development of rootstocks and cultivars for table grapes, for wine and juices which are adapted to tropical climates. In this article, the main grape growing regions of Brazil are presented. It contains information on the cultivars used, the technology of production, the products and the markets to which they are destined. | |
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