THERMAL REGIME DURING THE 2025 GROWING SEASON IN THE BANU MĂRĂCINE VINE-GROWING AREA

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study conducted at the University of Craiova, Banu Mărăcine Educational Station, based on data provided by the weather station located in the vineyard. The results obtained show that the year 2025 was particularly warm, the average temperature in the period March 1 - September 30 being 2 0C higher than the average of a 90-year interval (1901 - 1990). The increase in the average temperature in the growing season was due to the summer months and September. This is particularly important because it corresponds to the grape ripening period, which influences not only the quantity but also the quality of grape production, namely the sugar content, acidity and aromas, favorable for obtaining high-quality wines.