Our Services
From winter pruning to summer harvest, Alesia Viticulture Services provides year-round vineyard expertise to keep your vineyard thriving. Our commitment is to premium, hard-to-farm vineyards, ensuring every vine reaches its full potential. Work with Experts Who Know the Vineyard Inside and Out.
SPRING​
​Managing Growth and Setting Up for Success
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Shoot Thinning/Positioning: Promote healthy vine structure by thinning shoots to enhance sunlight exposure.​
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Removal of Suckers: Remove unnecessary growth to focus the plant’s energy on producing high-quality grapes.
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Canopy Management: Strategically manage canopy growth to optimize vine health and grape development.
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Irrigation/Fertilization: Maintain vine vigor with customized irrigation and fertilization plans.
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Tractor Work: Tractor operations for mowing, discing, and applying fungicides to keep pests and diseases at bay.
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Vineyard Inspection: Detailed inspections to monitor overall vine health and identify pest or disease pressure early.
SUMMER
Keeping Vines Healthy as the Grapes Ripen
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Leaf Removal by Hand and/or Machine: Remove excess foliage to enhance sunlight exposure and improve air circulation around the grapes.
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Canopy Management: Ongoing management to support optimal grape ripening.
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Weed Control: Continued control to prevent nutrient competition during the crucial growing period.
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Crop Adjustment: Adjust crop loads to balance the vine’s production with quality fruit output.
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Irrigation/Fertilization: Fine-tune water and nutrient applications to support fruit maturation.
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Applying Bird Netting: Protect the ripening grapes from bird damage with hand or machine-applied netting.
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Tractor Work: Continuous mowing, discing, and fungicide applications to maintain healthy vineyard conditions.
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Vineyard Inspection: Regular health and pest pressure inspections to ensure the vineyard is thriving as harvest approaches.
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Hand and/or Machine Harvest: Skilled harvesting of the grapes at peak ripeness, delivered with care to the winery.
FALL
The Final Steps for a Successful Season
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Hand and/or Machine Harvest: Efficient, timely harvesting to capture the best quality from your grapes.
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Removal of Bird Netting: Safely remove protective netting after harvest to prepare the vineyard for winter.
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Post-Harvest Irrigation/Fertilization: Replenish soil nutrients and ensure the vines remain healthy through the winter months.
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Cover Cropping: Plant cover crops to improve soil health and prevent erosion during the dormant season.
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Winterizing the Vineyard: Prepare the vines and vineyard infrastructure for the winter months, ensuring they are protected and ready for the next growing season.
WINTER
Laying the Groundwork for Healthy Vines
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Machine Pre-Pruning: Efficient mechanical pruning to prepare vines for the growing season.
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Pruning: Hand pruning to shape the vines and ensure optimal growth.
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Weed Control: Protect your vineyard from invasive weeds that steal nutrients from the vines.
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Erosion Control: Safeguard your vineyard from soil loss during the rainy season with proactive erosion control.
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Trellis Maintenance: Ensure that your trellis system is in good repair to support heavy summer growth.
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