Climate change, rising temperatures and less effective rainfall are all contributing to lower yields and the development of concentrated, drying wines. This water stress can be avoided by using piloting tools to control irrigation in the vineyard.

The innovative, high-performing i-pilote service has a number of objectives:

assessment of irrigation requirements (soil, grass cover, calendar, water volume, irrigation blocks, …), management, prevention of water stress, recommendations according to product objectives.

I-pilote ensures the early detection of the vine’s constraints and water requirements. It defines a programme (date, dose, triggering, etc.) for each parcel, based on soil and viticultural data and production targets. It defines a programme (date, dose, triggering, …) for each parcel, based on soil and viticultural data and production targets.

i-pilote enables profitable and sustainable vineyard management:

– regular yields and fully mature grapes
– wines adapted to markets and styles that can be reproduced
– sustainable management of water resources.