Element 1 Viticulture

Question 1

A continental climate can be characterised by what?
A. A long, warm growing season with fine autumns and most rainfall occurring in winter.
B. A short, hot and dry growing season followed by a long, very cold winter.
C. A cool and wet climate year round.
D.A warm climate, influenced by the sea with mild summers and reasonably mild winters.

Answer 1

B. A short hot and dry growing season followed by a long, very cold winter.

Question 2

EU Zone A would be most suitable for:
A. Syrah
B. Chardonnay
C. Riesling
D. Primitivo

Answer 2

C. Riesling

Question 3

Which of the following statements are true regarding slopes?
1. A slope can help reduce frost risk as the cold air drains downwards
2. It can increase ripening if facing the sun.
3. It prevents soil erosion.
4. It can lead to an increase in production costs if machinery cannot be used.
A. 2 & 4
B. 1,2 & 3
C. All of the above
D. 1,2 & 4

Answer 3

D. 1,2 & 4

Question 4

For the purposes of canopy management, a HIGH potential site:
1. Is low in nutrients
2. Has free draining, deep soils
3. Is fertile
4. Needs efficient canopy management to control vigour.
A. 1,3 and 4
B. 1 & 2
C. 2 & 4
D. 3 & 4

Answer 4

D. 3 & 4

Question 5

Arched (Pendelbogen) training is used to achieve:
A. Greater frost protection
B. An even vigour along the cane
C. Higher vine density planting
D. Increased sun exposure for the bunches

Answer 5

B. Even vigour along the cane

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true with regards to temperature:
A. Grapes grown in a cool climate sometimes will not ripen fully leading to high acidity and green flavours in he wine
B. Baked and jammy are two descriptors often associated with grapes grown in a hot climate
C. Temperature is affected by factors such as altitude, continental influence and proximity to bodies of water
D. Temperature has no effect on vine dormancy period, as this is solely influenced by the amount of sunlight the vine receives

Answer 6

D. Temperature has no influence

Question 7

Chlorophyll in the leaves of the vine:
A. Moves nutrients around the leaves of the plants
B. Helps produce carbohydrates during photosynthesis
C. Fixes nitrogen available in the soil
D. Signals the vine into dormancy during Autumn

Answer 7

B. Helps produce carbohydrates during photosynthesis

Question 8

American rootstock based on Vitis riparia is best suited to:
A. Very saline soils
B. Soils containing high lime content
C. Drought prone or water stressed sites
D. Fertile sites with phylloxera present

Answer 8

D. Fertile sites with phylloxera present

Question 9

Too much rain at harvest can lead to:

1. Dilution of the grape sugars
2. An increase in acidity
3. Increased risk of disease
4. Berry splitting

A. 1,2 & 3
B. All of the above
C. 1,3,&4
D. 1,2 & 4

Answer 9

C. 1,3,&4

Question 10

A new wine region has a heat summation of 1380 C degree days, what grapes would be best suited to this area?
A. Riesling and Pinot Noir
B. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
C. Zinfandel and Shiraz
D. Nero d'Avola and Tinta Roriz

Answer 10

B. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot