Trellising a vineyard: Pruning shears or wire? Which is quicker?
Spring work in the vineyard is in full swing, and one of the most important tasks is tying up the vines. This is what determines proper growth, the clarity of the rows and the future quality of the grapes.
This time, though, we’ve spiced things up a bit 👇
We organised a little competition:
👉 modern Pellenc tying pliers
vs.
👉 classic wire ties wrapped in paper
And to make it fair, our girls (Markéta and Janča) went up against Hynek Holánek, using the pliers versus the traditional method 😄
Why do we tie up vines, anyway?
The grapevine is, in fact, a vine that has a natural tendency to grow freely and climb upwards.
If the vineyard were not properly pruned and trained, the vines would not grow willingly along the support structure; they would become overgrown, and work in the vineyard would be significantly more difficult.
It is precisely regular pruning and training that keep the vineyard organised, healthy and ready for a high-quality harvest. A well-trained vineyard ensures:
- proper guidance of the shoots
- even exposure of the grapes to sunlight
- better aeration of the vines
- easier subsequent work in the vineyard
👉 a well-trained vineyard = the foundation of a high-quality vintage
Cordless pruning shears vs. wire
In practice, modern tying pliers have proven to be several times faster than traditional wire. Working with them is simpler, smoother and significantly less strenuous, which will be particularly appreciated by those who spend the whole day in the vineyard. It’s not just about the speed itself, though. The pliers can save a lot of time and energy, and as a result make the whole process in the vineyard more efficient.
And to be honest – what gives us the greatest pleasure is seeing the girls happy at work and getting on with the job efficiently. Thanks to modern cordless pruning shears, the work is faster, more comfortable and less strenuous.
🚁 The vineyard from a bird’s-eye view
The video also features some beautiful drone footage showing the vineyard in full preparation for the new season.
The rows have been hoed, the vines tied up, and the vineyard is ready for the start of the 2026 vintage 🍇
How did our challenge turn out?
We won’t give everything away…
but let’s just say the result was clearer than we expected 😄
🎥👇 Watch the video below the article and see for yourselves.
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