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Respect pruning emerges as a key practice for vineyard sustainability and longevity.

Respect pruning is gaining relevance as an essential technique to improve vineyard sustainability, extend vine lifespan, and enhance grape quality. Based on principles such as minimizing cuts, respecting sap flow, and preserving the plant’s natural structure, this approach allows vines to live well beyond 100 years, compared to the roughly 30-year average seen in more intensive systems.

During technical sessions led by the Instituto Ourensano de Desarrollo Económico (INORDE) within the framework of the Interreg Poctep Circular Ecosystems project, industry experts highlighted the importance of adapting pruning practices to each vineyard, avoiding aggressive interventions that may compromise plant health.

In addition to reducing the risk of wood diseases, respect pruning promotes better vegetative balance and strengthens vineyard resilience against challenges such as water stress and climate change. Although it requires greater expertise and time investment, its medium- and long-term benefits position it as a strategic tool for a more sustainable and circular viticulture model.

Source: INORDE / Interreg Poctep Circular Ecosystems