Renowned vineyard consultant Marco Simonit, co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, joins the Vint Wine Podcast to share his philosophy of gentle pruning, a vine-training approach that has transformed modern viticulture. His method emphasizes sap flow, small cuts, and preserving living wood, and building an architecture to extend vineyard life, protect against trunk disease, and unlock the purest expression of terroir.This episode traces Marco’s path from a childhood on his grandparents’ farm to becoming one of the most sought-after vineyard minds in the world. Along the way, he explains why pruning isn’t just an agricultural task but a form of artistry—each cut shaping the future health of the vine and the wine in your glass.Marco’s roster of collaborators is a “who’s who” of wine royalty: Château d’Yquem, Château Latour, Château Angélus, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Louis Roederer, Gaja, Ornellaia, Henschke, Penfolds, Shafer, Spottswoode, and Corison, among others. His insights aren’t only for vineyard managers, they reveal to collectors, sommeliers, and everyday enthusiasts how thoughtful farming underpins the wines we admire and enjoy.What You’ll LearnWhy gentle pruning matters: sap flow, small wounds, and living woodHow pruning choices affect vine health, longevity, and terroir precisionPractical ways to reduce trunk-disease risk and avoid large desiccation conesThe importance of nursery quality, canopy management, and team trainingHow to build dynamic vine architecture that evolves with a vineyard’s ageWhy even casual wine drinkers should care: the link between pruning, better fruit, more expressive wines, and sustainabilityChapters:00:00 Introduction to the Vint Wine Podcast00:35 Guest Introduction: Marco Simonit02:30 Marco’s Global Impact and Client List06:19 Early Life and Background11:15 First Discoveries in Vine Anatomy16:19 Early Research and Observations21:57 Building the Method and Recognition29:02 Teaching and Knowledge Transfer33:35 Core Principles of Gentle Pruning40:16 Understanding Desiccation Cones47:11 Trunk Diseases and Terroir Expression51:29 The Role of Education in Viticulture54:22 The Future of Vine Training55:17 Closing RemarksThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email [email protected]. Cheers!

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