Climate & Climatic Influences supplement Flashcards
Heat
Sunlight
Water availability
3 ___ factors that help define climate
Environmental factors
April-October is growing season in ___ hemisphere (growing season starts in Spring)
northern
October-April is growing season in ___ hemisphere (growing season starts in Spring)
southern
avg temp 16.5°C (62°F) or below describes a __ climate
cool
Climate category with avg temp 16.5° - 18.5°C (62° - 65°F)
moderate
Climate average temp 18.5° - 21°C (65° - 70°F)
warm
Excessive rain
Drought
Hot vintages
Cool vintages
Hail
Frost
Types of weather that can affect vintages
(cool or hot) vintage yield grapes that are higher in acidity and tarter in fruit flavors because the grapes struggled to ripen
cool vintage
(Cool or hot) vintage can overripen grapes leading to dried-fruit flavors
Hot vintage (If there is too much sun, the grapes can also sunburn)
In this weather condition
Fungal diseases can develop and spread
Grapes can bloat and dilute their flavors
Excessive rain
Reflect sunlight, which helps protect against frost
Provide air circulation, which helps prevent disease
Extend the growing season
3 benefits of ___ in a region
rivers
Vineyards on the leeward side of mountain have sunny Summers, low rainfall, and dry autumns. __ __ effect
Rain shadow effect
Slopes facing (towards or away) the equator will receive more direct heat and sunlight
towards the equator gets more heat and light
whether a vineyard is on flat land, a gentle slope, or a steep hillside describes its
aspect
What characteristic of a soil’s surface absorbs heat, increases vineyard’s temperature, helps ripen grapes? Important for vineyards at northern latitudes.
rocks or large stones on soil’s surface
