Definition: Vine trellis

Vines that grow against a wall, trellis or tree. This type of vine training is more common in Italy and Portugal. It promotes aeration of the grapes, activates ripening and reduces the risk of disease. This espalier cultivation method is also common for terraced vineyards separated by high stone walls, such as those in Dézaley, which offer ideal conditions, particularly for late-ripening and very demanding red grape varieties (e.g. Syrah). They thus benefit from a privileged location that is warm and sheltered from the wind.