Abstract:
The paper presents the spatial
distribution of ecological suitability for
grape growing in Bucium vineyard
(Romania), viticultural area with ecological
characteristics representative for northern
vineyards. The study is based on a complex
methodology implying use of remote
sensing, Geographical Information
Systhems (GIS), climatic data, topographic
and pedologic maps. Research reveal the
low ecological potential of Bucium area,
specialized, traditionally, in white table
wines, sparkling wines and white quality
wines. Data analysis shows that 30% of
Bucium vineyard (281 ha of 928 ha) is
inappropriate, in terms of climatic
suitability, for vinifera varieties culture;
34% of the area (316 ha) has limited
ecological potential, enough to produce
white table wines and sparkling wines; 36%
of the area (331 ha) is suitable for quality
white wines. In the vineyard area was not
registered suitable conditions for quality red
wines production. Huglin’s heliothermal
index values shows that the vineyard has
climatic characteristics that allow culture of
wine varieties with early and medium
ripening. In terms of ecological suitability, it
appears that the most favorable conditions
offer Cetăţuia wine land, the eastern slope
of the Doi Peri hill, eastern slope of Vişani
hill, south-western slope of Bucium hill and
southern slope of Pietrăria wine land.
