Chapter 2: Growing Grapes Flashcards
1
Q
stages of grape on a vine and their seasons?
A
Flowering (Spring)
Flower to Grape (Summer)
Ripen (Late Summer)
2
Q
how are the grapes in the pre-ripening stage?
A
green, hard, and highly acidic
3
Q
What happens when the grapes ripen?
A
swell sugar level rises acid levels fall flavour becomes riper grape changes its colour
4
Q
Ideal Latitudes for growing grapes
A
30-50 deg N & S
5
Q
True or False
Thicker Skin requires more heat
A
True
6
Q
Cool Climate Regions for Grapes
A
Germany, North France
7
Q
Warm Climate Regions for Grapes
A
Australia & California
8
Q
A cooler climate is ideal for —— grape.
A
white
9
Q
A warmer climate is ideal for —— grape.
A
black
10
Q
Characteristics of grapes in colder regions
A
low sugar, high acidity
11
Q
Characteristics of grapes in warmer regions
A
high sugar, low acidity
