Luigi Bavaresco

Prof. Luigi Bavaresco is Professor of Viticulture at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Piacenza, Italy). He holds a doctoral degree from Ecole Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Montpellier and previously directed the CRA-Research Centre for Viticulture (2010-2014).

His research spans:

• Grape germplasm characterization
• Disease resistance mechanisms
• Metabolomic analysis of grapes
• Climate change impacts on vineyards

As scientific secretary of OIV's Genetic Resources and Vine Selection group, he coordinates international viticulture research. His award-winning book 'Italian Wine Grape Varieties' documents extensive varietal characterization work.

With 192 scientific publications, he frequently presents at international symposia. No information is available regarding current students, research grants, or laboratory facilities.