The document discusses landscape architecture in Indian vineyards and their potential for heritage designation. It provides an overview of existing World Heritage vineyard sites and their selection criteria. It then examines three Indian vineyards - Chateau Indage, Grover Vineyards, and Sula Vineyards - analyzing their landscape environment, built environment, historical associations, and other features. The document concludes that while no Indian vineyards currently have UNESCO heritage status, they have potential due to showcasing tropical vineyard cultivation. It emphasizes the value of conserving vineyards for their biodiversity amid urban development.

1. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIAN VINEYARD
: SCOPE FOR HERITAGE Arunima KT BA12ARC008
Guided by : Dr. Amit Wahurwagh
dissertati
on
2016-17
Dept.Of Architecture
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World Heritage Vineyards
and Wine Regions
Year of
Inscripti
on
Country
Selection Criteria
TotalCultural Criteria Natural Criteria
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x)
1 Burgundy terroir and climats 2015 France ⁺ ⁺ 2
2
La Rioja and Rioja Alavesa
Vine and Wine Cultural
Landscape
2015 Spain ⁺ ⁺ ⁺ ⁺ 4
3
Champagne Hillsides, Houses
and Cellars
2015 France ⁺ ⁺ ⁺ 3
4
Palestine: Land of Olives and
Vines – Cultural Landscape of
Southern Jerusalem, Battir
2014 Israel ⁺ ⁺ 2
5
Vineyard Landscape of
Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and
Monferrato
2014 Italy ⁺ ⁺ 2
6 Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces 2007
Switzerlan
d ⁺ ⁺ ⁺ 3
7
Landscape of the Pico Island
Vineyard Culture
2004 Portugal ⁺ ⁺ 2
8 Upper Middle Rhine Valley 2002 Hungary ⁺ ⁺ ⁺ 3
9
Tokaj Wine Region Historic
Cultural Landscape
2002 Haungry ⁺ ⁺ 2
10 Alto Douro Wine Region 2001 Portugal ⁺ ⁺ ⁺ 3
11 Wachau Cultural Landscape 2000 Austria ⁺ ⁺ 2
To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal
value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria.
1. To represent a masterpiece of human creative genius
2. To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area
of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or
landscape design;
3. To bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which
is living or which has disappeared;
4. To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or
landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history;
5. To be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is
representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment especially
when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change;
6. To be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs,
with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance. (The committee considers
that this criterion should preferably be used in conjunction with other criteria);
7. To contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic
importance;
8. To be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth's history, including the record of life,
significant on-going geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant
geomorphic or physiographic features;
9. To be outstanding examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in
the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and
communities of plants and animals;
10. To contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological
diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the
point of view of science or conservation.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
Source : whc.unesco.org
Indian vineyards grown in tropical climate are such landscapes which has lots of landscape
architecture lessons to offer:
AIM:
To closely examine the landscape architecture of Indian vineyards and compare them according to the criteria
of heritage to find the scope of heritage declaration.
OBJECTIVES:
• To understand the criteria for the evaluation of landscape as heritage through examples of
existing world heritage landscapes.
•To study the unique combination of topographic, environmental and climatic conditions which
lead to the landscape development of Indian vineyards
•Identifying Existing Site Conditions by conducting site inventory.
•To analyze the scope of heritage in the cultural landscape of Indian vineyards
METHODOLOGY:
2. Grover Vineyards, Nandi Hills
3. Sula Vineyards, Nashik
1.Vineyards of Chateau Indage, Narayangaon
INDIAN VINEYARDS
Stage 4 :
summering the scope of heritage declaration .
Stage 1:
Designing the Framework (through literature
review, UNESCO criteria and guideline formulated
by Indian heritage agencies such as ASI, INTACH)
Stage2:
Comparative study of Indian Vineyards and
Criteria for the Identification of Cultural Heritage
Landscapes
Stage 3:
Current State Analysis: (site inventory)
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
• To learn landscape architecture of vineyards in
tropical climate
• To trace the history of grape cultivation in India
• To understand the topography ,climate ,culture
and other feature that plays an important role in
this picturesque vineyards
NEED OF THE PROJECT
• To protect the eye candy rural setup from human
encroachment .
• To protect the flora and fauna of the ecological
landscape.
• To conserve the tradition viticulture and
landscape techniques for the coming generation.
WINE REGION IN INDIA
The grape vine was
probably introduced
into north west
India from Persia as
early as 2500 BC
The Mughal emperors
maintained extensive
vineyards in the
Deccan (Hyderabad)
in 17th century
The British in
the 19th
century
revised the
local industry
Indian wines were
exhibited at the
Great Calcutta
Exhibition of 1884
Vineyards were
practically wiped out
by the devastation
of phylloxera in the
1890s
TRACING THE HISTORY
seasonal changes and site perception

2. SL/
NO
INDIAN
VINEYARDS
LANDSCAPE ENVIRONMENT
Scenic and visual quality
Utilization of natural terrain in
landscaping of vineyards
Horticultural interest
Landscape design, type and
technological interest
1
INDAGE WINES
(CHATEAU
INDAGE)
• Beautiful scenery of vineyards in the
valley of the western ghats, and the
Sahyadri mountain range create a
positive visual quality and treat to the
eyes.
• The elegantly ordered rows of
grapevines, demonstrats how the
utilitarian organization of the land can
also be aesthetically pleasing.
• Narayangaon is close to the five major dams
1. Yedgaon Dam 2.Wadaj Dam 3.Pimpalgaon
Joge Dam 4. Manikdoh Dam 5. Chilewadi
Dam
• Pendal system of training is used since the vine growth is
extensive, fast and continuous.
• The cordon system is a method that trains the cordons, or
arms of the vine trunk, to grow horizontally along the trellis
wire.
• A single arm in an inverted L shape, as is common in the
Champagne region
• Windbreaks and shelterbelts screen unwanted
views, filter dust and noise, and create
microclimates that benefit plant health.
• Rows are in North-South direction so that the
growing bunches get protection from South-
West scorching sunlight in the afternoon hours.
2
GROVER
VINEYARDS,
NANDI HILLS
• Rows appear to go on forever, touching
the horizon, or maybe it is the elegant
straight procession of grapevines
running over an undulating landscape.
• Nandi Hills is a picturesque region dotted with
sloping green hillsides and miles of forestland,
inhabited with incredibly beautiful wildlife.
• Nandi hills’ limestone abundant soil gives the
wines their distinctive, terroir-driven
earthiness with depth, richness and aromatic
complexity.
• Vineyards here are mixture of the traditional pergola and
the more modern cordon vine training systems .
• cordon system would provide better aeration and more
even exposure to sunlight.This would also reduce the risk of
fungal disease and rot associated with a higher humidity
under the pergola canopy as well as allowing more even
ripening of the grapes within each bunch.
• vineyard uses typical Vertical Shooting trellis System
• Horizontal line create a movement of vision
along the ground plan,it can make aplace feel
larger and can create a feeling of rest.
• Large fields are divided up and separated with
large avenues to allow for air movement.
3
SULA
VINEYARDS
• The entire area looks like landscape
painting with a riot of colours.
• The light green hill descends to meet the
dark green vineyard, the red, yellow,
violet flowers adds colour to the palette
and the silver water gives a tranquil
effect.
• Sula Vineyards is located amidst the rolling
hills of Nashik overlooking the Gangapur
Dam.
• Use Y trellis system helps the Leaves to spread
systematically and hence all the leaves get enough sun
light.
• H system of training with 4 arms is better in Y trellis system.
Cost of erection of this is less compared to pendal system.
• This system of training provides enough scope for
mechanization in vine yards.
• Natural cover crop is grown between rows of
vines in this vineyard for soil management
Optimized Drip Irrigation saves approximately
40% of water usage
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIAN VINEYARD
: SCOPE FOR HERITAGE Arunima KT BA12ARC008
Guided by : Dr. Amit Wahurwagh
dissertati
on
2016-17
Dept.Of Architecture

3. SL/
NO
INDIAN
VINEYARDS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Aesthetic/visual quality Consistent scale of built features Unique architectural features/buildings
Illustrates a style, trend
or pattern
1
INDAGE WINES
(CHATEAU
INDAGE)
• Beautiful castle in the fantastic backdrop of
western ghat (positive vusual effect)
• Neglected vegetation ruining the façade
(negative visual effect)
• facade inspired from castle.The main gate or door to
the winery is iron-studded wooden door, that is hard to
break through.
• Round Towers ,
• The top of the facade walls is the battlements, a
protective, tooth shaped parapet .
• Symbiotic relationship with nature
• Chateauesque (Chateau Style)
2
GROVER
VINEYARDS,
NANDI HILLS
• An array of elegant Jaipur tents
set into the hill –
conceptualized by Karan
Grover, architect and Director,
Grover Zampa Vineyards
3
SULA
VINEYARDS
• The buildings, though typical
of Western Maharashtra, are
also similar to Spanish
architecture — whitewashed
and with sloping tiled roofs.
• Greek-style amphitheatre
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIAN VINEYARD
: SCOPE FOR HERITAGE Arunima KT BA12ARC008
Guided by : Dr. Amit Wahurwagh
dissertati
on
2016-17
Dept.Of Architecture

4. SL/
NO
INDIAN
VINEYARDS
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS OTHERS
ISSUES
Direct association
with important
person or event
Illustrates an
important phase
of social / physical
development
Illustrates the
work of an
important
designer
Historical or archaeological
interest
Significant
ecological interest
Landmark value
1
INDAGE
WINES
(CHATEAU
INDAGE)
• The birthplace
of Chhatrapati Shri
Shivaji Maharaj, who
founded and ruled the
Maratha empire during
the 17th century, is
16 km away from
Narayangaon
• Chateau Indage is
india’s oldest winery
and the first one to
make champaign in
india
• Lenyadri, Manmodi, Tulja, Shivneri
are the caves in nearby areas
which have existed since the
Buddhist era
• The Giant Meterwave Radio
Telescope GMRT project
• The international financial crisis of
2008 played a role in the company’s
financial difficulties and in 2010 the
Mumbai High Court issued an order
for the winding up of Indage
Vintners. Their shares
were delisted from the Mumbai
stock exchange in March 2011.
2
GROVER
VINEYARDS
, NANDI
HILLS
• Tipu's Drop - the famous place
from where Tippu Sultan had his
condemned prisoners thrown to
death.
• Tipu's Summer Palace and Fort
• Horse Way
• Secret Escape Route
• The climate at the top
of the hill made it
particularly of interest
to horticulturists.
• Several species of
plant were introduced
into an experimental
garden.
• The hills are very rich
in birdlife making it a
very popular location
for birdwatchers and
bird photographers.
• Human modifications of land and
waterscapes are changing the
hydrologic system and causing
Arkavathy River drying
3
SULA
VINEYARDS
The Tasting Room:
This is a 2000sq.ft
place with a
beautiful ambiance
which was designed
by Californian
architects Laurel
Roth and Andy
Hope.
• Home to India's famous
gourmet music festival, Sula
Fest
• Human encroachment in these
vineyards are effecting the natural
habitat
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIAN VINEYARD
: SCOPE FOR HERITAGE Arunima KT BA12ARC008
Guided by : Dr. Amit Wahurwagh
dissertati
on
2016-17
Dept.Of Architecture

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State Name (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) A B C F G I L M N P R S T W Others
1 Maharashtra
INDAGE WINES
(CHATEAU INDAGE)
+ + + + + + + + wi
2 Karnataka
GROVER VINEYARDS,
NANDI HILLS
+ + + + + + + + jf, wi
3 Maharashtra SULA VINEYARDS + + + + + + + wi, wl
COLUMN HEADING AND EXPLANATION
i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi - Cultural criteria (i) – (vi)
i, ii, iii, iv - Natural criteria (i) – (iv), as defined in Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the
World Heritage Convention, on the basis of which the Site has been inscribed on the World
Heritage List
A - aesthetic quality is significant on the Site
B - buildings, often large buildings, are significant
C - continuity of life way/land use is an important element
F - farming/agriculture is/was a major element in the nature of the landscape
G - the landscape is, or contains as a major element, ornamental garden(s)/park(s)
I - primarily an industrial Site
L - the landscape is, or contains elements which are, significant in one or more forms of group identity
such as for a nation, a tribe, or a local community
M - a mountain or mountains is/are an integral part of the landscape
N - the landscape contains, or is entirely, a National Park or other protected area,
P - a locally-resident population is a significant part of (the management of) the landscape
R - the landscape possesses an important dimension of religiosity/sanctity/spirituality/holiness
S - survival is a significant theme in the landscape, physically as of ancient field systems and archaeological monuments, and/or
socially, as of a group of people in a hostile environment
T - towns, and/or villages, are within the inscribed landscape
W - water is an integral, or at least significant, part of the landscape
Other - the last column lists by initials less common characteristics of cultural landscapes which are nevertheless significant for
that particular site:
Jf - jungle/forest/woodland environment
Ra - rock art
Wi - irrigation, or other form of functional water management
Wl - a lake or lakes is/are an integral part of the landscape
Wr - as above, for river(s)
Ws - as above, for sea
CONCLUSIONS
1. At UNESCO level no vineyards from India are recognized as heritage site but they do have potential. vineyards
of India are grown in tropical climate unlike other heritage declared vineyards which are in non-tropical climate
.
2. Vineyard landscape gives us a lots of scope to study how defined landscape differ from natural
landscape.vineyards are defined in specific dimensions and direction,in particular geometry and pattern this
contrasts with the natural landscape that is a result of random events.
3. Decline of biodiversity in different regions around the world due to changes in natural habitats, the result of
urban and in particular industrial development, which produce polluting gases and substances. conservation of
vineyards are hence essential because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values.Efforts should
be taken to protect the country’s flora and fauna which is rich in these landscapes.
4. The study also shows that human encroachment in these vineyards are effecting the natural habitat. Hence
these area must be protected ,so that measures are taken to ensure that all practical alternative to avoid this
encroachment or if not to ensure to minimize the environmental harm.
5. Seasonal changes have great effect of changing the vineyard landscape.The architecture should be introduced
to the site in a way that allows for these seasonal changes to continue to occur.It should also offer a way to
observe and make reference to these seasonal changes.
6. further research is required to identify heritage at national level contributing to further identification of
heritage vineyards to be designated as world heritage site
Arunima KT BA12ARC008
Guided by : Dr. Amit Wahurwagh
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN INDIAN VINEYARD
: SCOPE FOR HERITAGE
dissertati
on
2016-17
Dept.Of Architecture
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