There are hundreds of grape varieties in Japan, but only one can sell for several hundred dollars per grape. The Ruby Roman was cultivated in Japan’ s Ishikawa Prefecture and is considered one of the world’ s most expensive fruits. The story of Ruby Roman began in 1995, when Ishikawa gr...
Due to the naturally low acidity of the grapes, in a hot summer, the picking date is particularly important. An earlier date in the ripening period results in a higher acidity level at a compromise of sugar and flavor compound accumulation. Careful consideration is required from vignerons. ...
Indeed, during the 21st Century, Viognier has had a remarkable renaissance, and is now found more widely in France, and is grown in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the US, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and even Japan. In some instances the plantings remain experimental,...
The largest difference between a pomelo and a grapefruit is well — the largeness. Pomelos are certifiably huge with a diameter ranging from 6 to 10 inches. The largest pomelo ever recorded was grown in Japan in January 2023. It weighed more than 12 pounds and had over a 10-inch diamete...
mechanized fruit picking, consumer preference assessments [5,6,7], genetic trait surveys [8], and fruit transportation [6]. The shape of the tomato fruit determines its culinary use (fresh, sliced, diced, processed, or cooked) and its market value [5]. Flat tomato fruits are popular in ...
Picking time is of utmost importance for Petit Sirah as the variety has a particularly small picking window. Too soon and the phenolics are underipe, too late and there is a steep susceptibility to bunch rot as well as producing an overly tannic wine. ...
Indeed, during the 21st Century, Viognier has had a remarkable renaissance, and is now found more widely in France, and is grown in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the US, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and even Japan. In some instances the plantings remain experimental,...