phenology and ripening as well as the suitability of five new grape growing
regions of SC for Cabernet-Sauvignon variety for two vintages (2005 and
2006).
Methods and results: Physicochemical analyses were performed on grape
berries at 10-day intervals from véraison to harvest. Classification of the
bioclimate according to the Winkler and Fregoni indices was also carried
out for a long time period for these areas. Climate was strongly correlated
with phenological precocity indices. Four Winkler Regions were established
and the Fregoni index ranged from 402 to 1,466 for these regions.