Key Differences Between Clonal Selection and Massale Selection in Wine Vines. When planting or replanting a vineyard, winemakers choose between two primary methods of vine propagation: clonal selection and massale selection. Each has distinct philosophies, advantages, and drawbacks. Aspect Clonal Selection (Clones) Massale Selection Definition...
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Do you know winemakers have a secret weapon?
Clones are the winegrowers’ secret that we seldom hear about. What is a clone? The official definition of a wine grape vine clone from the Wine Enthusiast is, “A grape clone is a genetically identical copy of a specific grapevine cultivar, created through vegetative propagation...