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What is the stage of development of the vine at which the so-called colour change occurs?
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Véraison
Stage in the annual vegetation cycle of the grapevine after fruit set. This is when the berries begin to ripen. Depending on the grape variety and weather conditions, this phase begins in the northern hemisphere at the end of July/beginning of August and in the southern hemisphere in January. The still green and hard berries have reached about half their final size. As they begin to ripen, they gradually change to a softer, plasticised state.
Colour change
From a certain degree of softness, the colour change takes place, in which the berries begin to become light (berry brightening) or discolour....
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