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The life cycle of the vine
The vine, an ancestral and emblematic plant, offers a striking spectacle throughout the seasons. Its life cycle, punctuated by climatic variations and the meticulous work of the winegrower, gives birth to a precious fruit : the grape. But the journey doesn't stop there. The grape, rich in antioxidants and nutrients, is then transformed into a precious ingredient for cosmetics.
1. Budburst and flowering
In spring, when the temperatures warm up and the days get longer, the vines emerge from their winter slumber. The buds, swollen with sap, burst open to reveal tender green shoots. This is budburst, the first stage in the vine's growth cycle. The new shoots, called vine shoots, wrap themselves around the wires and shoot out towards the sun, seeking to capture its light and energy.
A few weeks later, the shoots take on leaves and the inflorescences, the future bunches of grapes, form. This is the time of flowering, a fragile and crucial period for the vine.
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2. The stripping of the leaves and the weeping of the vine
Pruning, an age-old practice in winegrowing, aims to limit the number of shoots and encourage the growth of the bunches. It also helps to control grape production and ensure better quality fruit.
Leaf thinning involves removing certain leaves to improve aeration and sunlight for the bunches. This practice also helps to limit the development of disease and encourages the concentration of sugars in the grapes.
In spring, when the sap rises in the shoots, the vine may experience "vine weeping". This natural phenomenon corresponds to the flow of sap through pruning wounds or accidental injuries.
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3. Veraison and harvest
As summer draws to a close, the grapes begin to change colour. The grapes, previously green, take on hues ranging from yellow to deep red, depending on the grape variety. This is véraison, a crucial moment in the vine cycle that marks the start of grape ripening.
Sugar accumulates in the grapes, while acidity decreases. Aromas develop, offering a complex and varied palette of aromas. Winegrowers carefully monitor the ripeness of the grapes, regularly tasting the berries to determine the ideal moment for harvesting.
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4. La vignification
When the grapes reach optimum ripeness, the harvest begins. The bunches are carefully picked by hand or by machine, then transported to the winery. This is the start of vinification, the complex process that transforms the grapes into wine.
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From the grape to the magic of transformation
After going through the stages of budburst, flowering, veraison and harvest, the grapes end up in the winegrower's cellar. There, they begin their metamorphosis into wine, a complex and fascinating process. But there's more to grapes than wine. Their skins, seeds and pulp are full of benefits for the skin. That's why we select the highest quality grapes for our products.
The benefits of grapes for the skin
Grapes are a real beauty ally. Its antioxidant properties protect skin cells from oxidative stress, which is responsible for premature ageing. It also promotes skin elasticity and helps reduce wrinkles and dark spots.
Vinésime : a committed brand
Vinésime is committed to offering quality cosmetic products formulated with natural and organic ingredients. The brand rigorously selects its grapes and uses gentle extraction processes to preserve their precious active ingredients.
