Abstract

Climate change concept includes all forms of climate variability on time scales greater than 10 years, regardless of the cause. Bujoru viticulture and winemaking research facility, is situated in the S-E geographical area of Romania, whit a specific 800m elevation for all vine plantations. Significant climate change manifestations has been documented since 2002. The most common phenomena witnessed was the manifestation of extreme drought. This phenomenon has amplified in recent years due to the lack precipitation during specific growing periods of the vines and high temperatures during vegetative phenophases. Climatic factor augmentation have obvious repercussions on grape quality and quantity. Our comparative climate data analysis has shown climatic parameter variations specific to both decades studied. Average values tell the truth about the extent of climate change. Soil moisture and water availability, calls into question sustainable viticulture strategies in Southeastern Romania.

Keywords: Climate change; Viticulture; Wine quality; Phenophases