spatial patterns of viticulture Flashcards
What is the ideal climate for grape growing?
Ideal climate is the Mediterranean climate
(mainly grown there)
What is the temp needed for optimal growth?
The temperatures needed for optimal growth
ranges from 10-20 degrees
What are the major wine growing regions?
(4 answers)
Regions such as Europe, Australia, South &
North America are major wine growing regions
Outline Old World
Old world refers to the traditional winegrowing regions of Europe, these old world regions have a focus of terroir which is the environmental factors affecting a crop.
Outline New World
New world refers to all other countries producing wine and focus on the consistency of wines and mass production, rather
than focusing on terroir.
What is the main area of difference between New
World and Old World producers?
Technology is the main area of difference between New
World and Old World producers as it represents widely
different philosophies
What are the features of old world wines?
Tastes lighter, has less alcohol, has higher acidity and tastes less fruity
What are the features of new world wines?
Tasting riper, having higher alchohol, having less acidity and tasting more fruity
Define terroir
The set or system of environmental factors that
affect the quality of grapes
What are the four main components of terroir?
Climate
Soil
Topography
Surrounding plants
What is the ideal climate for grape growth?
Ideal climate is the Mediterranean climate
What is a microclimate?
Where each vine and each fruit grows is a microclimate
Why is soil an important factor or terroir?
Grape vines find the water and nutrients they need to grow and produce fruit within the soil, while their energy comes from the sun. What plants ‘eat’ through their roots affects the shape, health and eventually the taste of the fruit.
Define topography
Shape of vineyard
Why is topography important?
Slopes change how the sunlight touches
plants, and thus temperature
