Rubric Grape Growing Options Flashcards
(15 cards)
Rubric grape growing options; Vineyard establishment Considerations
Selection of Site Pains Vignerons
Site selection
Soil preparation
Planting materials
Vineyard management options
Rubric grape growing options; Vineyard management options
Planting Management Challenges Heaps of Married Men
Planting materials and vine propagation
Managing nutrients and water
Canopy management
Harvest
Managing hazards
Managing pests and diseases
Rubric grape growing options;
vine’s ability to produce and ripen grapes
Yoni Yeilds Hectres of Litres of Rose
Yield per vine
yield per unit area
health of vine and grapes
levels and balance of grape components
ripeness of aromas and flavours
What factors influence a vine’s ability to produce and ripen grapes?
Yield per vine, health of vine and grapes, levels and balance of grape components, ripeness of aromas and flavours, grapes for sweet wines
These factors are crucial for the overall quality of the wine produced.
List the factors affecting temperature and sunlight in grape growing (growing environment)
- Latitude
- Altitude
- Slopes and aspect
- Proximity to water
- Winds
- Characteristics of the soil
- Clouds
- Mist and fog
- Diurnal range
These factors contribute significantly to the microclimate of vineyard areas.
What factors affect water availability for grapevines?
(growing environment)
- Rainfall
- Characteristics of the soil and land
- Evapotranspiration rate
Adequate water availability is essential for vine health and grape quality.
What factors influence nutrient availability in vineyards?
(growing environment)
- Factors that affect water availability
- Soil pH
- Soil health
- Characteristics of the soil and land
Nutrient availability is vital for vine growth and grape development.
What are the main climate classifications relevant to grape growing?
(growing environment)
- Cool
- Moderate
- Warm
- Hot
- Continental
- Maritime
- Mediterranean
Different climate classifications affect grape varieties and wine styles.
What are weather influences on grape production?
(growing environment)
- Rainfall
- Sunlight
- Warmth
- Wind
- Vintage variation
Weather can significantly impact the quality and quantity of grape harvest.
List some hazards that can affect grapevines.
(growing environment)
- Drought
- Excess of water
- Untimely rainfall
- Freeze
- Frosts
- Hail
- Sunburn
- Fire
- Smoke taint
These hazards can lead to significant crop loss and affect wine quality.
What pests and diseases threaten grapevines?
(growing environment)
- Phylloxera
- Nematodes
- Grape moths
- Spider mites
- Birds
- Mammals
- Fungal diseases
- Viruses
- Bacteria
Effective pest and disease management is crucial for maintaining healthy vines.
What factors need to be considered in relation to ‘Planting materials and vine propagation’
(Vineyard Management Options)
- Cutting
- layering
*clonal selection
*mass selection
*new grape varieties (crossings and hybrids) - choice of grape variety, *clone and rootstocks
- head grafting
- vine age
What factors need to be considered in relation to ‘Managing nutrients and water’
(Vineyard Management Options)
*Managing soil health
*nutrient management
*water management
What factors need to be considered in relation to ‘Canopy management’
(Vineyard Management Options)
*Aims of canopy management
* canopy management techniques
What factors need to be considered in relation to ‘Canopy management’
(Vineyard Management Options)
- Harvest
- Choosing the date of harvest
*harvesting options
*harvesting practices for sweet wines (drying grapes on the vine, drying grapes off the vine, noble rot, freezing grapes on the vine)
