2/3. Growing environment and vineyard Flashcards
Define climate.
the AVERAGE ANNUAL PATTERN of temperature, rainfall and sunlight.
Define weather.
the ANNUAL VARIATION that happens relative to the climatic average
Define viticulture.
the production of grapes [mneumonic: T>growTh]; more expansively, the science, study and production of (any) grapes
What is the temperature range for photosynthesis? What is the ideal range?
limit of range: 10 C - 35 C (50 F - 95 F)
ideal range: 20 C - 30 C (70 F - 85 F)
How do large bodies of water impact climate?
the closer to the water, the less temperature variation
Define Berry Set (Fruit Set)
the transition phase from flower to berry (after pollenation)
Define Trellis and explain purposes.
Network of stakes, posts and wires to position vines; these help to maximize photosynthesis, control vigor, prevent fungus, access fruit, manage the direction of growth, i.e. position leaf and fruit correctly
Most vines are replaced at what age?
30-50 years
In the life of a vine the first yield normally occurs when?
the third year
A vineyard usually is left fallow for how long after vines are removed?
3+ years
Define coulure
aka shatter, flowers failing to develop into berries; a type of poor berry/fruit set; this term applies when more than the normal number of flowers fail to be fertilized.
Describe a Continental Climate.
far from large bodies of water; hot summers, cold winters; less precipitation
Define Bush Training
no Trellis; vine grows like a bush; not suitable for mechanical harvesting; spur-pruned ???
What are alternative names for Bush Training?
head or gobelet
What is most common type of training system?
Vertical shoot positioning (VSP)
What kind of plant density works with VSP?
high
What kind of pruning works with VSP
replacement-cane or cordon-spur
What are examples of ‘big vine’ training systems?
Lyre, Geneva Double Curtain, Pergola
What kind of plant density works with Big vine training?
low
Are big vine training systems suitable for mechanical harvest?
yes
Are VSP training systems suitable for mechanical harvest?
yes ???
How are big vine training systems usually pruned?
spur
What are two types of poor fruit-set?
Coulure/Shatter; Millerandage
Define millerandage.
Abnormal fruit-set, with a high-proportion of small seedless berries mixed in with the normal berries.
What is an advantage of millerandage?
intense sweetness of seedless grapes
How does millerandage cause problems at harvest?
berries within an affected bunch ripen at different speeds
Describe Maritime climate.
influenced by the ocean; high rain fall; mild temperatures
Name a cool continental climate.
Mosel, Champagne
Name a moderate continental climate.
Burgundy, Central Otago, Borolo, Niagara Peninsula
Name a warm continental climate.
Ribera del Duero, Medoza
Name a hot continental climate.
La Mancha, Port
Name a cool Maritime climate.
Muscadet
Name a moderate Maritime climate.
Bordeaux, Rias Baixas
Name a warm Maritime climate.
Auckland
Name a moderate Mediterranean climate.
Chianti, Carneros
Name a warm Mediterranean climate.
Southern Rhone, Napa Valley, Chile