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1
Q

What type of acidity is particularly good at warding off harmful bacteria?

A

Tartaric acid

2
Q

What is Noble Rot also known as?

A

Botrytis cinerea

3
Q

What is the world’s most planted wine grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

4
Q

Is Cabernet Sauvignon an early ripening or late ripening variety?

A

Relatively late ripening and is therefore only viable in warmish climates

5
Q

Is Cabernet Sauvignon thin or thick skinned?

A

Thick skinned

6
Q

What makes Tempranillo vulnerable to spring frosts?

A

Its early budding

7
Q

What is Tempranillo known as in Catalunya?

A

Ull de Llebre

8
Q

What is Tempranillo known as in Valdepeñas?

A

Cencibel

9
Q

What is Tempranillo known as in Portugal?

A

Tinta Roriz

10
Q

What is Tempranillo known as in Ribera del Duero?

A

Tinto Fino or Tinto del País

11
Q

How much does average temperatures fall with every 100m increase in altitude?

A

0.6 degrees C