China Flashcards
What is this training system called
Chang
What are the 3 broad regions in the Northwestern Zone
China
Ningxia
Hexi Corridor
Xinjiang
What are the 3 indigenous grape species in China
Vitis amurensis
Vitis davidii
Vitis quinquangularis
Cabernet Gernischt was found to actually be what grape?
China
Carmenère
When was Vitis vinifera commercial vineyard planted in China
1892
How did vinifera make its way to China?
The Silk Road
What is China’s indigenous vinifera variety?
Longya
What are the most prevalent diseases and fungal diseases in Chinese viticulture?
Caniella Diplodiella
Downy Mildew
Elsinoe ampelina
Leafhoppers
Powdery Mildew
What are the 2 major training systems to make vine burial easier?
China
Crawling Dragon
Chang
What is the Siberian High?
A massive collection of cold, dry air that forms over Siberia
How does the Siberian High effect Chinese viticulture?
Supplying cold, arid winds during the winter months
What is China’s largest wine producing region?
East Foothill of Helan Mountain
High levels on salinity in soils can create what challenges?
Hinder water and nutrient intake
Elevate pH levels
What are the subregions of East Foothill of Helan Mountain
China
Shizuishan
Jinshan
Zhenbeibu
Yuquanying
Qingtonxia
Hongsipu
Vineyards in the Hexi Corridor rely on snowmelt from what mountain range?
Qilian
Historically the Hexi Corridor was part of what?
Northern arm of the Silk Road
What are the subregions of the Hexi Corridor?
Wuwei
Zhangye
Jiayuguan
Dunhuang
The Hexi Corridor passes through what 2 provinces?
Gansu & Qinghai
