The core research disciplines of the Institute include Viticulture, Oenology, Biotechnology, Sensory and Consumer Science, Chemistry and Spectroscopy as well as Data Science. These disciplines converge and form the base of the “Integrated Grape and Wine Sciences core that underlie our various research themes/programmes.
The main research programmes/themes include:
1. Grapevine Biology, Biotechnology and Improvement
2. Grapevine x Environment x Management (GEMs) Interactions
3. Digital Viticulture “New Tools for Precision Management”
4. Wine Microbial Ecosystems And Biotechnology
5. Wine Production
6. Spectroscopic Applications in Grape and Wine Sciences
7. Sensory and Consumer Science of Wine