This is the first leafing, there will certainly be one more and possibly two more. Leafing occurs at the fruit level on the lower wires. The top leaves are kept, they are necessary for the photosynthesis that will mature the grapes.
Removing the lower leaves opens the vine, permits better air circulation, balances the vine with its fruit. Vines have a tendency to over-compensate and produce excessive folliage.
The images show the nascent grapes and a worker leafing. The bottom image shows some of the leaves littering the ground.
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