FACTORS AFFECTING WINE STYLE, QUALITY AND PRICE Flashcards

1
Q

WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE HOW THE WINE WILL TASTE LIKE ?

A

GRAPE
ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH IT IS GROWN ( SOIL, CLIMATE, WEATHER, SLOPE)
THE CARE FOR THE GRAPE GROWING AND HARVESTING
WINE MAKING
AND HOW IT IS MATURED( INCLUDING BOTTLE AGE )

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2
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IN ORDER TO GROW A HEALTHY VINE WHAT ALL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ARE REQUIRED?

A
CARBON DIOXIDE
SUNLIGHT
WATER
WARMTH 
NUTRIENTS
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3
Q

CLIMATE SUITABLE FOR WINE PRODUCTION CAN BE DIVIDED INTO ?

A

HOT
MODERATE
COOL

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4
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CLIMATE OF WINE REGION IS DETERMINED BY ?

A

LATITUDE OR IN OTHER WORDS HOW CLOSE IT IS TO THE EQUATOR .

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WHAT ARE THE OTHER TWO IMP FACTORS TO CONSIDER THE CLIMATE OF THE WINE REGION.

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ALTITUDE AND THE OCEANS
REGION THATS IS AT HIGH ALTITUDE WILL HAVE A COOLER CLIMATE THAN A REGION ,CLOSER TO THE SEA LEVEL. EVEN IF THEY SHARE THE SAME LATITUDE.

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6
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EFFECTS OF HOT CLIMATE AND COOL CLIMATE ON WINES .

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HOT CLIMATE - MORE ALC, FULLER BODY, MORE TANNINS, LESS ACIDITY
COOL CLIMATE- LESS ALCOHOL, LIGHTER BODY, LESS TANNIN, MORE ACIDITY

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7
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WHAT SUNLIGHT DOES TO THE WINE GROWING?

A

ITS A SOURCE OF ENERGY THAT ALLOWS THE GRAPE TO COMBINE CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER INTO SUGAR

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REGIONS FAR AWAY FROM EQUATOR HOW THEY MANAGE TO GET A SUNLIGHT ?

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BEING PLANTED ON SLOPE THAT ANGLE THEM TOWARD SUN, OR ABOVE RIVERS THAT REFLECT SUNLIGHT.

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9
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE GRAPES IF THEY GETS TOO MUCH WATER?

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THIS MAY RESULT IN BIGGER CROP , BUT THE SUGAR , FLAVOURS WILL BE DILUTED AND WINE WILL HAVE THE LESS ALC , BODY AND FLAVOUR.

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10
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AREAS WHERE THE RAINFALL IS HIGH , SUCH AS EUROPE , THE BEST VINEYARDS ARE ON WHERE AND WHY?

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BEST VINEYARDS ARE ON SLOPES OR SOILS , SUCH AS GRAVEL OR CHALK, WHICH DRAIN WATER QUICKLY.

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11
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A REGIONS WHERE THERE IS INSUFFICIENT RAINFALL , SUCH A NEW WORLD WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR WINE GROWING ?

A

IRRIGATION

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12
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WHAT TEMPERATURE ZONE IS SUITABLE FOR WINE GROWING ?

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BETWEEN 30 DEGREE AND 50 DEGREE FROM THE EQUATOR.

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13
Q

HOW VINE CAN KEEP ITSELF COOL ?

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IT CAN KEEP ITSELF COOL BY EVAPORATING WATER THROUGH ITS LEAVES.

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