In the vineyards, winter work is already paving the way for the next grape harvest

Activity in the vineyards does not stop once the harvest is over. Quite the opposite. As winter approaches, a new stage begins for winegrowing professionals: pruning the vines.

Out in the field, the movements are precise and repetitive. Tools in hand, winegrowers work their way along the rows, cutting back the canes that grew over the previous season. Behind what may seem a simple task lies genuine expertise, handed down from generation to generation.

Crucial work for the next harvest!

Winter pruning plays a key role in the life of the vine. It helps to control the plant's growth, select the future shoots and regulate grape production. Every cut is carefully considered: it partly determines the plant's growth and its production potential for the coming season.

The work calls for patience, experience and a good knowledge of each individual vine. Weather conditions, the age of the plants and the characteristics of the grape varieties are all factors that need to be taken into account.

Expertise at the heart of our regions!

Across the wine-growing areas of the cross-border region, this work is a reminder of how closely winegrowing remains bound up with the identity of our landscapes and the local economy.

Behind every bottle lie months of work, technical skill and constant attention to nature. Winter pruning is one of the first examples of this.

While the vines may appear to be asleep, the winegrowers are already preparing for the next season. After all, tomorrow's harvest very often begins with the work done today.