Aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge on the grapevine starting from the definition of the biological system as individual, as well as part of a whole agro-ecosystem, i.e. the vineyard. Through the comprehension of the basic biology and physiology of the grapevine system, of the interaction plant-environment (climate-soil), the principle of the agronomical techniques, the student will understand the main environmental impacts related to the vineyard ecosystems and the best strategies for matching the goal of productivity, product quality, environmental sustainability and landscape safeguard.