Climate

Question 1

What does a vine need to be able to grow?

Answer 1

Heat
sunlight
water 
nutrients
carbon dioxide

Question 2

What is véraison?

Answer 2

The point when the grape changes colour and begins to ripen

Question 3

What is a cool climate?

Answer 3

Regions with an average growing season temperature of 16.5°C or below.

Question 4

What is a moderate climate?

Answer 4

Regions with an average growing season temperature of 16.5°C to 18.5°C.

Question 5

What is a moderate climate?

Answer 5

Regions with an average growing season temperature of 18.5°C to 21°C.

Question 6

What is a hot climate?

Answer 6

Regions with an average growing season temperature in excess of 21°C.

Question 7

Describe a continental climate?

Answer 7

• Climates with the greatest difference in temperature between the hottest and coldest months of the year.
• They usually have short summers with a large rapid drop in temperature in autumn.
• Often have dry summers
• Cold continental climates are at risk of spring frosts

Question 8

Describe a maritime climate?

Answer 8

• Cool to moderate temperature with a low difference between the hottest and coldest months of the year.
• Rainfall is evenly spread throughout the year and is a moderating factor on temperature. Thus it is warm enough to ripen grapes into Autumn.
• Rainfall in spring and summer can affect flowering and fruit set as well as the health of the grape at harvest.

Question 9

Describe a Mediterranean climate?

Answer 9

• Low temperature difference between hottest and warmest months of the year but the summers tend to be warm and dry.
• The extra warmth and sunlight lead the wines to be fuller bodied with riper tannins, higher alcohol and lower acidity.
• Rainfall happens in winter.
• Drought can be a factor.