Distinctive Vine Training

Question 1

Northern Rhone

Answer 1

single stakes - mistral

Question 2

Southern Rhone

Answer 2

bush trained - mistral

Question 3

Germany

Answer 3

single stakes, head trained, canes tied in at the top of stakes to maximise sun exposure

Question 4

Santorini

Answer 4

Crown shape, low to ground

Question 5

Northern Italy

Answer 5

traditionally pergola, to protect from sunburn and aid in the drying process for grapes (Valpolicella)

Question 6

Southern Italy

Answer 6

traditionally bush trained to protect from sunburn

Question 7

Priorat

Answer 7

bush trained

Question 8

Rias Baixas

Answer 8

pergola, to prevent disease pressure by promoting airflow

Question 9

Spain

Answer 9

Low density, bush trained to maximise the water that goes into each vine

Question 10

California

Answer 10

because there is low autumn rain, winemakers can choose to leave their grapes on the vine for ‘extra hang time’

Question 11

Hunter Valley

Answer 11

Canopy management is vital to protect from rainfall and disease pressure

Question 12

Argentina

Answer 12

Pergola trained traditionally, still used for torrontes.
Keeps vines off of heat retained soil.