D3 Rainfall Flashcards
What constitutes Very Low Rainfall
<300mm
Often requires irrigation
What constitutes Low Rainfall
300mm-500mm
Can be managed with low density bush vines
What constitutes Moderate Rainfall
500-800mm
Burgundy sits right here
What constitutes High Rainfall
800-1200mm
May require spraying like in Bordeaux
What constitutes Very High Rainfall
> 1200mm
Significant and persistent
Bordeaux Rainfall
HIGH
950mm
Chablis Rainfall
Moderate
670mm
Alsace Rainfall
Moderate
600mm
Pays Nantais Rainfall
HIGH
Anjou-Saumur/Touraine Rainfall
Moderate
700mm
Central Vineyards Rainfall
Moderate
750mm
Northern Rhone Rainfall
Moderate
Southern Rhone Rainfall
Moderate
Languedoc Rainfall
600mm (or less)
Exception: Pic Saint Loup 1000mm
Roussillon Rainfall
Moderate
500-600
Provence Rainfall
Adequate
Dordogne Rainfall
High
Cahors Rainfall
Moderate
750mm
Madiran Rainfall
High
1000mm
Jurancon Rainfall
High
1200mm
Jura Rainfall
High
1100mm
Austria Rainfall
Low to Moderate
450-850mm
Germany Rainfall
Moderate
500-800mm
Tokaj Rainfall
Moderate
500-600mm