Vine Pruning and Winter Vineyard Management Course

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Vine Pruning and Winter Vineyard Management Course

Preparing your vineyard for the new growing season starts with the right winter management practices.

A theoretical and practical course dedicated to vine pruning, covering the main techniques for managing vineyards during winter, from soil care to pruning, with particular attention to vine health, soil fertility and vine balance. A clear and accessible training programme combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical sessions directly in the vineyard.

The course will take place at the Polsinelli Store, Via delle Industrie 22, Broccostella (FR), Italy, and will be led by oenologist Maurizio De Simone, assisted by oenologist Edoardo Polsinelli, both specialists in Viticulture and Oenology, together with Giorgio Rusconi, FELCO technical specialist.

Participation fee: €120, including theoretical and practical training sessions, course materials, dinner, brunch and hands-on field activities covering the topics discussed.

Programme:

Friday, 27 November – Theory Session – Starts at 5:00 PM

1. Origins and characteristics of grapevines
2. Vine pruning
3. Winter preventive treatments against residual fungal infections
4. Soil management
5. Soil microbiology
6. Management of woody pruning residues
7. Vine nutrition, green manure crops and microbial soil amendments

Followed by: Dinner with wine tasting at Ristorante Mingone in Carnello, Arpino.

Saturday, 28 November – Practical Vineyard Session – Starts at 8:30 AM

Hands-on vineyard activities and field demonstrations covering the topics discussed, using equipment provided by FELCO.

Followed by: Brunch in the vineyard

The course will take place subject to a minimum of 20 participants registering.

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The following payment methods are accepted for this product:

Bank transfer, credit card and PayPal.

(Cash on delivery and Pick & Pay bookings will not be accepted. Orders placed using these payment methods will be automatically cancelled.)

IMPORTANT: When purchasing this course, you must SELECT THE INVOICE OPTION and provide the required billing details.

For participants wishing to stay overnight, we have a special agreement with Hotel Locanda Mingone, offering accommodation at €60, including breakfast, or €80 for a double room, payable directly at the hotel.

Please note: To book a room, simply indicate your request in the order notes and we will take care of the arrangements. If no rooms are available at Hotel Locanda Mingone, accommodation will be arranged at nearby hotels.

If the person attending the course is not the person making the purchase, please specify the participant's full name, telephone number and email address in the order notes.

For further information: [corsi@polsinelli.it](mailto:corsi@polsinelli.it) – +39 0776 869068, ext. 214