Methods of protection

 

  • Use tolerant grape varieties or rootstocks. For example Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah would be moderately resistant, Cabernet sauvigon and Petit Verdot rather sensitive.
  • Respect the planting densities in order to obtain a well aerated vines.
  • Control the vigor of the vine:
    • Choose a poorly vigorous rootstock;
    • Control fertilization, especially nitrogen, reduce it if necessary;
    • Enherber. 
  • Modify the microclimate of the plant cover and the cluster
    • Ebourgeonner;
    • Remove leaves from the fruiting zone;
    • Manually or "physiologically" thin out the bunches.
  • Minimize wounds on berries as much as possible.
  • Control the other diseases and pests of the vine at the origin of various injuries.
  • Eliminate the sources of inoculum such as wood carrying cankers, dried stems, mummified berries. In other words, destroy all sources of potential inoculum.
  • Avoid irrigation by sprinkling.
  • Eliminate the first diseased organs.
  • Eliminate plant debris during and at the end of cultivation.
  • Do not work in the vineyard when the plants are wet.
Last change : 04/19/21