STAGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY AT VALEA CẰLUGẰREASCẰ (1950-1967)

Abstract

The paper presents a review of the infrastructure and research activities carried out by the Valea Călugărească Experimental Viticultural Station, in two stages, from its establishment in 1950, until 1957, under the coordination of ICAR and in the period 1958-1967 under the coordination of ICHV. Major investments were made, consisting of: modern laboratories, new experimental plantations, nursery, winemaking complex, etc., which allowed top research to be carried out and exceptional results to be obtained. The practical scientific results were the basis of the recommendations for production. The actions to promote the products obtained from the research activity, by participating in competitions, exhibitions and tastings, have contributed to increasing the research station's visibility. Through the theoretical and practical results obtained, the research station had an important contribution to the modernization of viticulture and winemaking in the Dealu Mare vineyard.