Everything About Vine Flashcards

1
Q

Which type of grafting is used to switch to a different variety?

A

Head grafting

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2
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Describe the process of head grafting

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  1. The existing vine is cut back to its truck and a cutting of new variety is grafted onto the truck.
  2. If successful, the vine will produce the fruit and new variety at the next vintage
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3
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What are the advantages of head grafting comparing to replanting

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  1. Newly planted vine takes minimum of 3 years to produce a commercial crop
  2. Head grafting can change to new variety in one vintage
  3. It helps producer to adjust quickly to fit market demand at lower cost as no need to establish the new root system
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4
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What are the advantages of head grafting comparing to replanting

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  1. Newly planted vine takes minimum of 3 years to produce a commercial crop
  2. Head grafting can change to new variety in one vintage
  3. It helps producer to adjust quickly to fit market demand at lower cost as no need to establish the new root system
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5
Q

How does lees stirring after a wine?

A

adds bready aromas and increase complexity

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6
Q

What is clone?

A

same variety from the parent vine

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7
Q

What is the alcohol fermentation temperature for yeast to ferment the sugar?

A

between 5-35 degrees

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8
Q

What is the meaning of “coloure”?

A

failure of grapes to develop after flowering

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9
Q

What is the aim of chaptalization?

A

Increase the alcohol level of the wine

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10
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What is the purpose of fining in the wine production process

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it will remove hazes and deposit

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