BASIC N ITALY

Question 1

Climate

Answer 1

Moderate

Short dry summer

Question 2

Natural influences

Answer 2

The Alps-form a barrier that extends the lengths of the border
Local Rivers (Po, Garda)- moderate
Coastal areas - higher rainfall

Question 3

Tradition vs modern human influence

Answer 3

High yielding, low density
Pergola-sunburn, Roy

Higher density, VSP more

Question 4

C-
Climate
And natural influences

Answer 4

Hot
Planted within hills and valleys of Apennine Mountains to moderate
Coastal regions-cool sea breezes

Question 5

S-Climate

Answer 5

Inland-hot dry

Coast- Humid

Question 6

C-Where are vineyards planted,

Natural influences

Answer 6

Slopes of the Apennines
Altitude relieve from heat
Sea breezes are cooling on the flatter

Question 7

s-human influences traditional vs modern

Answer 7

Bush trained low to the ground with lead protection.

Cordon and trellising more common to allow for mechanization.