CLIMATIC FACTOR INFLUENCE ON FETEASCĂ NEAGRA GRAPE VARIETY BEHAVIOR UNDER DEALU BUJORU VINEYARD CONDITIONS

Abstract

Fetească Neagră is a notable red grape variety indigenous to Romania. It is primarily grown in regions like Moldova and Muntenia. Fetească Neagră thrives in regions with a continental climate, benefiting from hot summers and cool winters. The current study aims at identifying climate factor modifications during 2019-2023, influencing the selected vine variety. Heat and temperature values, Rainfall regimes and specific vine index (Oenoclimate aptitude index, Huglin heliotermic index, night cooling index) were monitored. Current study results, show important changes of the main indices that define grape and wine quality due to possible global warming phenomena and Bujoru vineyard microclimate modifications. Overall, while global warming presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for innovation in viticulture. Fetească Neagră can be used as a bioclimatic indicator due to its sensitivity to climate factor variations. Viticulture strategies are being adapted whit the goal of finding new ways that maintain the regions characteristic Fetească Neagră wine organoleptic profile amidst current climate changes.