When you see a cigarette burn on a leaf, it is the mark of black rot

It is everywhere this year. And it is a formidable enemy which, once unleashed, spreads to the bunches and destroys the crop. It can strike even after veraison. Black rot worries us more than downy mildew this year. However, the weather is fine and that should firmly halt its spread. But beware of the next rains; we will need to be ready!