Everything About Vine

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Head grafting

Question 2

Describe the process of head grafting

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are the advantages of head grafting comparing to replanting

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the advantages of head grafting comparing to replanting

Answer 4

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

Question 5

How does lees stirring after a wine?

Answer 5

adds bready aromas and increase complexity

Question 6

What is clone?

Answer 6

same variety from the parent vine

Question 7

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

Answer 7

between 5-35 degrees

Question 8

What is the meaning of “coloure”?

Answer 8

failure of grapes to develop after flowering

Question 9

What is the aim of chaptalization?

Answer 9

Increase the alcohol level of the wine

Question 10

What is the purpose of fining in the wine production process

Answer 10

it will remove hazes and deposit