Cliamtes

Question 1

Name the climate of champagne, the major weather hazards and mitigations.

Answer 1

Cool continental. Winter freeze. Spring frosts. Rainy cloudy weather. To minimize frost threat, grapes are planted on slopes. Chalk soil is good drainage.

Question 2

Sherry is produced around what town and what is the climate? What factors mitigate the climate?

Answer 2

Jerez de La frontera in Spain and it’s a hot Mediterranean climate. The vineyards are cooled by the cool westerly wind called poniente.

Question 3

What kind of soil is found in Spain where sherry is grown? describe it.

Answer 3

Albariza soul is high in chalk with provides good drainage but also stores water to sustain vines during hot dry summers.

Question 4

How do winemakers maximize water retention in vineyards where grapes are grown for sherry?

Answer 4

They dig rectangular pits between rows of vines to trap water and reduce run off.

Question 5

Name spains three climatic zones.

Answer 5

1. North and north west coast- moderate Maritime. High rainfall.
2. East coast from Catalunya south to Levante is warm Mediterranean moderated by sea or altitude.
3. Meseta central is hot continental. Moderated by altitude.