Wine Industry Dependent On New Grape Varieties

For the wine enthusiast there seems like there has been no better time to enjoy the sweet taste of a well made wine. With excellent vineyards all around the world producing some of the finest vintages ever the choices at the local store can be outstanding for everyone.

But many of the grape varieties now in cultivation have been around for centuries and are very vulnerable to disease. So the wines being opened each and every day by corkscrews around the world can be wiped out quickly should disease or insects take their toll.

For this reason scientists are working on newer varieties that are combinations of wild grapes as well as current cultivated ones in order to come up with disease resistant types to ensure a future wine production. Of course this is easier said than done since the grapes in production now were carefully cultivated over the years for their superior taste when making wine.

Scientist face the challenge of a grape that can resist insects and disease while still providing a bottle of wine that is full of wonderful body and flavor.

via Rhino Wino