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Innovation is one of the cornerstones of our work and has always characterized us. We are convinced that keeping up-to-date and keeping ahead of technological developments is fundamental to our continued improvement in production and work. For this reason, we dedicate entire areas of our fields to the experimentation of new varieties and in our harvest centers we have introduced advanced machinery to be able to distribute only the best of the seasonal fruit.
Part of the fields in Ginosa is dedicated to experimenting with new grape varieties. Here, in the same area of soil, different qualities are planted in order to be able to test at harvest time which ones are most valuable. In order to facilitate this selection process, each plant is marked with a special sign indicating the variety.
At Riva dei Tessali there are other experimental fields dedicated to grapes. This is because, although the distance is not excessive, the differences in climate and terrain with respect to Ginosa make it possible to experiment with different varieties. Here, in fact, the soil is marshy and requires different attention such as fixing tarpaulins over the trunk land and using pebbles to drain the water.
The small field in Locorotondo is dedicated to experimenting with new cherry varieties and grafting techniques. Another area of the field is dedicated to growing figs, where a zero-residue plantation is being experimented meaning there are no traces of any chemical residue on the fruit if it is subjected to laboratory analysis. The fig production, however, has not yet reached a sufficient production level to be released for distribution.
Fruit grading is a necessary process to detect any defects in the fruit and is carried out using an optical grader, a machine that detects imperfections and categorizes the product according to the previously set setting to ensure a high standard of quality for the end customer. Watch the video to discover all the steps of the grading process.
