Wine production in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship (central Poland) - status and perspectives

Wine production in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship (central Poland) - status and perspectives

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Msc Eng. Maria Małachowska100%100%100%
M.Sc. Małgorzata Zajączkowska100%100%100%
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ISBN: 978-80-974608-0-8

Wine production in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship (central Poland) - status and perspectives

Daria Maciejewska 1 , Dawid Olewnicki
1 Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Department of Pomology and Horticultural Economics
daria_maciejewska@sggw.edu.pl

For several years there has been a marked increase in interest in viticulture and wine production in Poland. Important factors responsible for the growth of the aforementioned trend are the climatic changes taking place, but also the introduction into cultivation of new grape varieties that are resistant to frost and are resistant or not very sensitive to diseases. Vineyards in Poland are being established not only in the southern region, but also in central and northern Poland. The Świętokrzyskie voivodeship, which is usually not strongly associated with viticulture, may show considerable potential for viticulture and wine production due to its climate, which is quite varied and shows characteristics of a temperate climate (the north of the voivodeship has annual temperatures below 7℃, while the south is around 8℃). The increase in annual temperatures during the grape growing season is the most favorable effect that results from the gradual warming of the climate. It is expressed as the Sum of Active Temperatures (SAT) and is considered one of the most important indicators that determines the possibility of wine production in each area. The above indicator is calculated by the sum of all average daily temperatures during the growing season of grapevines, which are calculated from 10℃ upwards of the recorded average daily temperatures in the period from April 1 to October 31. The purpose of the study was to assess the potential for the development of viticulture in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship – central Poland. More than 31,000 meteorological data from 1975-2021, which were obtained from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGiW), were analyzed and used to calculate the Sum of Active Temperatures in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship. The analyses carried out indicate that there was a dynamic growth of grape crops during the period in question. The average annual growth rate index SAT was 0.08%. The values obtained prevail in favor of the possibility of growing grapevines in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship. In particular, from such varieties as, for example, Regent (for the production of red wines), and Solaris (for the production of white wines).

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Great study, thank you for sharing these data on Preveda´s conference. Congratulations to your results. I am curious if there is some "movement forward" within the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship to support viticulture and wine production, due to its climate and/or due to the outcomes of your research. Thank you in advance for your reply. Best regards, ZB

Thank you for your comment. There are several important aspects that support viticulture in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship. The first important aspect is the breeding of new varieties that are adapted to the region's climate - the most commonly grown white grape variety is 'Solaris', while the dark variety is 'Regent'. The second important aspect is that there are organized courses and training on all sorts of aspects of viticulture to assist producers with the changing climate. Often such courses are organized by the National Center for Agricultural Support. Also important on this point is the fact that more and more producers in Poland are cooperating with wine producers from the old wine world, i.e. Italy, France, etc. They pass on their knowledge and experience of viticulture in such a changing climate.The third important aspect is the associations that have been created to bring together producers from the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship to exchange their knowledge and experience. Such associations also help regional promotion of wine from local vineyards. The associations organize events, thanks to which wine sales increase and people from all over Poland learn about the history of Polish winemaking. 

Ok, seems to be  complex and thoughtful process, well organized also by professional authorities. I like the idea of popularizing winedrinking culture within Poland too. Good luck on your further research. Best regards, ZB