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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. 

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SPRING​

​Managing Growth and Setting Up for Success

  • Shoot Thinning/Positioning: Promote healthy vine structure by thinning shoots to enhance sunlight exposure.​

  • Removal of Suckers: Remove unnecessary growth to focus the plant’s energy on producing high-quality grapes.

  • Canopy Management: Strategically manage canopy growth to optimize vine health and grape development.

  • Irrigation/Fertilization: Maintain vine vigor with customized irrigation and fertilization plans.

  • Tractor Work: Tractor operations for mowing, discing, and applying fungicides to keep pests and diseases at bay.

  • Vineyard Inspection: Detailed inspections to monitor overall vine health and identify pest or disease pressure early.

SUMMER

Keeping Vines Healthy as the Grapes Ripen

  • Leaf Removal by Hand and/or Machine: Remove excess foliage to enhance sunlight exposure and improve air circulation around the grapes.

  • Canopy Management: Ongoing management to support optimal grape ripening.

  • Weed Control: Continued control to prevent nutrient competition during the crucial growing period.

  • Crop Adjustment: Adjust crop loads to balance the vine’s production with quality fruit output.

  • Irrigation/Fertilization: Fine-tune water and nutrient applications to support fruit maturation.

  • Applying Bird Netting: Protect the ripening grapes from bird damage with hand or machine-applied netting.

  • Tractor Work: Continuous mowing, discing, and fungicide applications to maintain healthy vineyard conditions.

  • Vineyard Inspection: Regular health and pest pressure inspections to ensure the vineyard is thriving as harvest approaches.

  • Hand and/or Machine Harvest: Skilled harvesting of the grapes at peak ripeness, delivered with care to the winery.

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FALL

The Final Steps for a Successful Season

  • Hand and/or Machine Harvest: Efficient, timely harvesting to capture the best quality from your grapes.

  • Removal of Bird Netting: Safely remove protective netting after harvest to prepare the vineyard for winter.

  • Post-Harvest Irrigation/Fertilization: Replenish soil nutrients and ensure the vines remain healthy through the winter months.

  • Cover Cropping: Plant cover crops to improve soil health and prevent erosion during the dormant season.

  • 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

  • Machine Pre-Pruning: Efficient mechanical pruning to prepare vines for the growing season.

  • Pruning: Hand pruning to shape the vines and ensure optimal growth.

  • Weed Control: Protect your vineyard from invasive weeds that steal nutrients from the vines.

  • Erosion Control: Safeguard your vineyard from soil loss during the rainy season with proactive erosion control.

  • Trellis Maintenance: Ensure that your trellis system is in good repair to support heavy summer growth.

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