 The Domaine Expérimental La Tapy is located in the Vaucluse administrative division, 20 kilometers north-east from Avignon, the leading French region in production of cherries and table grapes. This strategic location, in the heart of vineyards, benefits from an "appellation d'origine contrôlée" (AOC "Muscat du Ventoux"). Similarly, orchards here have obtained an "indication géographique protégée" (IGP Cerises des Coteaux du Ventoux). La Tapy is thus able to work on quality plots of land that offer a large pedological variety and a strong economic value, ideal for experimental tests and studies. |
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The region is of Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot dry summers, mild winters (average yearly temperature 13.5°C) and extensive sunshine (2800 hours per year). There is an average of 700mm precipitation concentrated over 80 rain days, mainly in autumn and spring, and a strong wind known as "Mistral" which blows from the north with 110 days of strong wind per year. There is no lack of water, as an irrigation network provides all agricultural needs. |
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