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	'''Flowering''' is a key [[Phenology\|phenological]] stage in the annual growth cycle of the [[grapevine]], during which the vine’s flowers open and fertilisation occurs. It marks the transition from vegetative growth to reproductive development and plays a decisive role in determining [[yield]] and potential fruit composition in the resulting [[wine]].<ref>Robinson ~~(ed.)~~, ''~~The~~ Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>		'''Flowering''' is a key [[Phenology\|phenological]] stage in the annual growth cycle of the [[grapevine]], during which the vine’s flowers open and fertilisation occurs. It marks the transition from vegetative growth to reproductive development and plays a decisive role in determining [[yield]] and potential fruit composition in the resulting [[wine]].<ref>Jancis Robinson, ''Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 17 Sept. 2015. ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>

	== Timing and process ==		== Timing and process ==
	[[Flowering]] typically occurs several weeks after [[budbreak]], once sufficient heat accumulation has been reached. The exact timing varies according to [[climate]], site conditions and [[grape variety]]. Most cultivated grapevines (''[[Vitis vinifera]]'') have hermaphroditic flowers and are largely self-pollinating.<ref>Mullins, Bouquet & ~~Williams~~, ''Biology of the Grapevine'', Cambridge University Press, ~~1992~~, ISBN ~~9780521305071~~.</ref>		[[Flowering]] typically occurs several weeks after [[budbreak]], once sufficient heat accumulation has been reached. The exact timing varies according to [[climate]], site conditions and [[grape variety]]. Most cultivated grapevines (''[[Vitis vinifera]]'') have hermaphroditic flowers and are largely self-pollinating.<ref>Michael G. Mullins, Alain Bouquet, Larry E. Williams, & 0 more, ''Biology of the Grapevine'', Cambridge University Press, July 30, 2007. ISBN 9780521038676.</ref>

	The process begins when the protective caps (calyptrae) detach from the flowers, exposing the reproductive organs. Successful pollination and fertilisation lead directly to [[fruit set]].<ref>Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines'', Academic Press, 2015, ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>		The process begins when the protective caps (calyptrae) detach from the flowers, exposing the reproductive organs. Successful pollination and fertilisation lead directly to [[fruit set]].<ref>Markus Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology'', Academic Press Inc, 19 Jan. 2015. ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>

	== Weather sensitivity ==		== Weather sensitivity ==
	Flowering is one of the most weather-sensitive stages of the vine’s annual cycle. Cool temperatures, rain, wind or cloudy conditions can disrupt pollination and fertilisation, increasing the risk of [[coulure]] (poor fruit set) and [[millerandage]] (uneven berry development). Warm, dry and stable conditions are generally considered optimal.<ref>Gladstones, ''Viticulture and Environment'', ~~Winetitles~~, ~~1992~~, ISBN ~~9781875130101~~.</ref>		Flowering is one of the most weather-sensitive stages of the vine’s annual cycle. Cool temperatures, rain, wind or cloudy conditions can disrupt pollination and fertilisation, increasing the risk of [[coulure]] (poor fruit set) and [[millerandage]] (uneven berry development). Warm, dry and stable conditions are generally considered optimal.<ref>John Gladstones, ''Viticulture and Environment'', Trivinum Press Pty Ltd, January 1, 2021. ISBN 9780994501608.</ref>

	Because flowering outcomes strongly influence final crop size, adverse weather at this stage can have significant economic and qualitative consequences.<ref>Charters, ''Wine and Society'', Elsevier, 2006, ISBN 9780750669788.</ref>		Because flowering outcomes strongly influence final crop size, adverse weather at this stage can have significant economic and qualitative consequences.<ref>Charters, ''Wine and Society'', Elsevier, 2006, ISBN 9780750669788.</ref>

	== Influence on yield ==		== Influence on yield ==
	The proportion of flowers that successfully develop into berries determines the number of berries per cluster, a primary component of yield. Poor flowering conditions can reduce yields substantially, while very favourable conditions may lead to large crops that require later intervention through [[green harvesting]] or other yield-management practices.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon ~~et al.~~, ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 1'', Wiley, 2006, ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>		The proportion of flowers that successfully develop into berries determines the number of berries per cluster, a primary component of yield. Poor flowering conditions can reduce yields substantially, while very favourable conditions may lead to large crops that require later intervention through [[green harvesting]] or other yield-management practices.<ref>Pascal Ribéreau-Gayon, Yves Glories, Alain Maujean, Denis Dubourdieu, & 1 more, ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 2: The Chemistry of Wine - Stabilization and Treatments'', Wiley, 31 Mar. 2006. ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>

	Variability at flowering is one reason vintage conditions can differ markedly even within the same vineyard or region.<ref>Winkler ~~et al~~., ''General Viticulture'', University of California Press, 1974, ISBN ~~9780520025918~~.</ref>		Variability at flowering is one reason vintage conditions can differ markedly even within the same vineyard or region.<ref>A. J. Winkler, James A. Cook, William Mark Kliewer, Lloyd A. Lider, ''General Viticulture'', University of California Press, December 13, 1974. ISBN 9780520025912.</ref>

	== Climate change considerations ==		== Climate change considerations ==

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	== Timing and process ==		== Timing and process ==
	Flowering typically occurs several weeks after [[budbreak]], once sufficient heat accumulation has been reached. The exact timing varies according to [[climate]], site conditions and [[grape variety]]. Most cultivated grapevines (''Vitis vinifera'') have hermaphroditic flowers and are largely self-pollinating.<ref>Mullins, Bouquet & Williams, ''Biology of the Grapevine'', Cambridge University Press, 1992, ISBN 9780521305071.</ref>		[[Flowering]] typically occurs several weeks after [[budbreak]], once sufficient heat accumulation has been reached. The exact timing varies according to [[climate]], site conditions and [[grape variety]]. Most cultivated grapevines (''[[Vitis vinifera]]'') have hermaphroditic flowers and are largely self-pollinating.<ref>Mullins, Bouquet & Williams, ''Biology of the Grapevine'', Cambridge University Press, 1992, ISBN 9780521305071.</ref>

	The process begins when the protective caps (calyptrae) detach from the flowers, exposing the reproductive organs. Successful pollination and fertilisation lead directly to [[fruit set]].<ref>Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines'', Academic Press, 2015, ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>		The process begins when the protective caps (calyptrae) detach from the flowers, exposing the reproductive organs. Successful pollination and fertilisation lead directly to [[fruit set]].<ref>Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines'', Academic Press, 2015, ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>

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'''Flowering''' is a key [[Phenology|phenological]] stage in the annual growth cycle of the [[grapevine]], during which the vine’s flowers open and fertilisation occurs. It marks the transition from vegetative growth to reproductive development and plays a decisive role in determining [[yield]] and potential fruit composition in the resulting [[wine]].<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 9780198705383.</ref>

== Timing and process ==
Flowering typically occurs several weeks after [[budbreak]], once sufficient heat accumulation has been reached. The exact timing varies according to [[climate]], site conditions and [[grape variety]]. Most cultivated grapevines (''Vitis vinifera'') have hermaphroditic flowers and are largely self-pollinating.<ref>Mullins, Bouquet & Williams, ''Biology of the Grapevine'', Cambridge University Press, 1992, ISBN 9780521305071.</ref>

The process begins when the protective caps (calyptrae) detach from the flowers, exposing the reproductive organs. Successful pollination and fertilisation lead directly to [[fruit set]].<ref>Keller, ''The Science of Grapevines'', Academic Press, 2015, ISBN 9780124199873.</ref>

== Weather sensitivity ==
Flowering is one of the most weather-sensitive stages of the vine’s annual cycle. Cool temperatures, rain, wind or cloudy conditions can disrupt pollination and fertilisation, increasing the risk of [[coulure]] (poor fruit set) and [[millerandage]] (uneven berry development). Warm, dry and stable conditions are generally considered optimal.<ref>Gladstones, ''Viticulture and Environment'', Winetitles, 1992, ISBN 9781875130101.</ref>

Because flowering outcomes strongly influence final crop size, adverse weather at this stage can have significant economic and qualitative consequences.<ref>Charters, ''Wine and Society'', Elsevier, 2006, ISBN 9780750669788.</ref>

== Influence on yield ==
The proportion of flowers that successfully develop into berries determines the number of berries per cluster, a primary component of yield. Poor flowering conditions can reduce yields substantially, while very favourable conditions may lead to large crops that require later intervention through [[green harvesting]] or other yield-management practices.<ref>Ribéreau-Gayon et al., ''Handbook of Enology, Volume 1'', Wiley, 2006, ISBN 9780470010372.</ref>

Variability at flowering is one reason vintage conditions can differ markedly even within the same vineyard or region.<ref>Winkler et al., ''General Viticulture'', University of California Press, 1974, ISBN 9780520025918.</ref>

== Climate change considerations ==
Long-term climate warming has led to progressively earlier flowering dates in many wine regions. Earlier flowering may expose vines to different weather risks and alter the timing of subsequent stages such as [[veraison]] and harvest.<ref>Jones et al., ''Climate Change and Global Wine Quality'', Wiley, 2012, ISBN 9781118450048.</ref>

These shifts have implications for vineyard management, regional typicity and long-term adaptation strategies promoted by organisations such as the [[OIV]].<ref>OIV, “Reproductive stages of the vine”.</ref>

== Viticultural management ==
While flowering itself cannot be directly controlled, vineyard practices such as [[canopy management]], balanced [[water stress]] and appropriate nutrition can influence flower development and resilience to adverse conditions. Monitoring weather forecasts during flowering is critical for anticipating potential yield impacts.<ref>UC Davis, “Flowering, coulure and millerandage”.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Budbreak]]
* [[Fruit set]]
* [[Phenology]]
* [[Yield]]
* [[Coulure]]
* [[Millerandage]]

== References ==
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