Plan to start a new vineyard, part 2

Location of land for a vineyard

“Location, location, location” it is often said about property when you buy it for investment, This then meaning good or bad neighbourhoods and development potential, when it comes to starting a new vineyard it is also “location, location, location” but for different reasons!

If you want to buy land/property to start a new vineyard and you have found it so you believe it is the right size, you now have to look at if it is the right TYPE of land for a new vineyard!

1. Position of the vineyard, altitude. What altitude is the land on as this will effect what grapes you can grow on the land for you’re the vineyard you plan to start. Frost is something that most grapes are sensitive to and this has to be taken in to account. Each country has its own climate and this has to be calculated in to the plan of your vineyard establishing plans. Will the grapes you plan to plant actually grow well on this height? What about flooding and pest control? Snow in the winters? How much snow? Frost in the spring? You need to take all this in to considerations when buying land for you new vineyard! So make sure the climate on the property you plant to buy for establishing a new vineyard is right!

2. Position of the vineyard is not only about altitude and climate. You also need to take in to account sun angle. Where does the sun rise in on the property and where does the sun set on your planed vineyard property? What is the slop if any of the property and can you plant your vines so you get the right exposure to the sun for your vines to grow with maximum potential and quality? A sloping property can be planted on, no problem at all, but if it is slopping very steep then you might need to create “balconies” where the vines are planted and this need to be done so that you can still reach all the plants with the machinery you plan to use for your vineyard!

OK so we have now gone through some basic things about choosing land for starting a new vineyard, property size and property location. But there is more that is really important about choosing land for a new vineyard.

SOIL! Soil in the land you plan to buy for establishing a new vineyard is of course very important. The easiest way to test if the soil is suitable for planting a new vineyard is of course to have professional test made on the soil. This is a service you can buy in from an expert and get a clear idée of what type of grapes it would be suitable to plant on the land.

There is a large variety of grapes you can plant with anything from frost resisting vines to vines that are more residues against fungous and other grows.

If you can’t plant the grapes you plan to use in your vineyard then the land is of course not any good for establishing the vineyard! If the land is good for the vines you plan to use is suitable then it is time for the next test! Keep reading!

Plan to start a new vineyard part 1
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Choosing Land for a Vineyard

There are a lot of things you need to know and plan for when you are looking to establish a new vineyard. Not only is it the place and cost of land , you also need to know the quality of the soil and what can or should be planted in it. There are several ways to find this out and it is a must to do before you plant a new land with wines.