A support system (1) for at least one plant (10), in particular for a vine, comprising a plurality of upright elements (2) spaced apart from each other along a predetermined direction (X), and one or more transverse support wires (4) for the plant, connected and extending between at least one pair of upright elements (2); said system (1) being characterized in that at least one support wire (4) is made of weathering steel. The invention further concerns a support wire (4).