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Viticulture & Vinification Flashcards

1
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What are the “growing” seasons for the Northern Hemisphere?

A

April - October

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What are the “growing” seasons for the Southern Hemisphere?

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October - April

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3
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Name some regions with a Maritime Climate.

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Bordeaux
Loire
Rias Baixas
Willamette Valley

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4
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Name some regions with a Mediterranean Climate.

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Rhône Valley
Sicily
Southern Italy
California
Chile
Southeastern Australia
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5
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What are the major factors that define a continental climate?

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Away from large bodies of water with Hot Summers and Cold Winters

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True or False: Pinot Noir is the most highly mutating grape with over 40 classified clinal selections.

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True

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7
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What is phylloxera?

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A grape louse that attacked the root systems and kills the vine.

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What is “Free Run Juice”?

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Juice that flows from freshly picked grapes during the destemming and crushing process, prior to pressing.

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9
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What are the two major types of Wine Presses used in production?

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Bladder Press and Basket Press

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10
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Name some cool climate grape varieties.

A

Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Noir

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Name some moderate climate grape varieties.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Sangiovese
Syrah
Nebbiolo
Tempranillo
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12
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Name some warm climate grapes.

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Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Touriga National
Muscat
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13
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True or False: Clay soils do not hold water very well.

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False

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14
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What is the traditional method of selecting the best vines before harvest and marking them for cutting in the winter.

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Sélection Massale

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15
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Which genus/species do over 5000 varieties i.e. Chardonnay, Cabernet, and their clones belong to?

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V. Vinifera

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16
Q

What are some of the attributes of American Oak?

A

Aggressively oaky

More vanilla & coconut

17
Q

What are some attributes of French oak?

A

Subtle vanilla
Baking spices
Twice the price of American oak

18
Q

What is the principle component that is extracted from an oak barrel that gives red wines the ability to age longer?

A

Tannin

19
Q

What old world wine is frequently aged in American oak barrels?

A

Rioja

20
Q

What is true regarding the use of oak adjuncts such as oak chips or oak powder?

A

They are primarily used in less expensive wines

21
Q

Oak aging imparts which sensory qualities to a white wine?

A

Vanilla aroma

22
Q

___ is the conversion of tart malic acids to softer lactic acids.

A

Malolactic Fermentation

23
Q

How does the climate effect acidity in wine?

A

Cooler climates = higher acid

Warmer climates = lower acid

24
Q

What are the four influences of terroir?

A

Climate
Soil
Terrain
Tradition

25
Q

What latitudes do all wine growing regions fall between?

A

30th and 50th Parallels

26
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What are the four categories for wine labels?

A

Monopole
Varietal
Generic
Geographical

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