Inside Wine: Canopy Management

From the May 31, 2001, issue
Proper vine management can make the difference between an ordinary wine and one with distinctive character. Vines prefer to grow and keep growing, yielding bumper crops of grapes, but a huge crop can translate into lousy wine. Find out how grapegrowers manage the canopy of foliage in their vineyards to best suit each region and grape variety.

Member-Only Content

Premium Subscription

Join today and get immediate access to this article, and to our entire database of more than 400,000 wine ratings. It only takes moments—but it will help you drink better all year long.

Start Free 30-day Trial

Already a member? Sign In

Try Winespectator.com Free for 30 Days!

Full access to our database of more than 400,000 wine ratings

Early access to reviews on our editors' favorite just-rated wines

Wine and food pairing tool,
chefs' pairing recommendations

Best value wines and winery intel

Subscribe today

You Might Also Like

One of the World’s Favorite New Year’s Traditions Is a … Wine-Pairing Skit?

One of the World’s Favorite New Year’s Traditions Is a … Wine-Pairing Skit?

Every Dec. 31, across Europe, audiences tune in to a 60-year-old comedy sketch centered on …

Jan 2, 2023
17 Italian Grapes to Know

17 Italian Grapes to Know

Our editors share a few of their favorite white and red grapes from Italy

Jun 3, 2023
'Malbec Mon Amour' Dives Deep into Argentina's Signature Grape

'Malbec Mon Amour' Dives Deep into Argentina's Signature Grape

Bodega Catena Zapata's Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil publish a new book about the …

Mar 22, 2022
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Editors' Favorites for Wining and Dining at Home

2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Editors' Favorites for Wining and Dining at Home

From stocking stuffers to splurges, the Wine Spectator team recommends go-to wine …

Nov 16, 2021
A Time-Tested Terroir

A Time-Tested Terroir

Haut-Brion's history is linked to its soil

Nov 30, 2021
Inside Thomas Matthews' Library: 8 Wine Books to Inspire Exploration

Inside Thomas Matthews' Library: 8 Wine Books to Inspire Exploration

Wine Spectator's longtime executive editor shares favorites from his 33 years with the …

Dec 24, 2020