Growing / Viticulture

Question 1

Define: Grape Growing or Viticulture

Answer 1

Factors occurring from nature plus
decisions made in the vineyard by
people that affect wine quality.

Question 2

Name the factors that affect wine style & wine quality

Answer 2

Location/Geography (site selection)
Climate
Topography/aspect
Soil
Grape varieties planted
Viticultural practices
Yearly weather (vintage)
Harvest
Historical background
Regional wine law

Question 3

What things are considered for the location of a vineyard?

Answer 3

Site selection
Producer goals
Regional laws
Financial considerations

Question 4

Define: Climate

Answer 4

The composite or
prevailing weather conditions in
an area in general or over a long
period of time.

Question 5

What factors make up a regions climate?

Answer 5

Temperature, humidity, air pressure,
rainfall, sunshine, cloudiness, wind,
and other atmospheric elements are
all factors and remain relatively
stable from year to year.

Question 6

Define: Macroclimate

Answer 6

The climate of
an area like a wine region.

Question 7

Define: Mesoclimate

Answer 7

The climate of a
vineyard.

Question 8

Define: Microclimate

Answer 8

The climate
around a single vine