Fws-tradition Flashcards

1
Q

Name 4 UN World Heritage Sites in French wine regions?

A

Central Loire Valley, City of Bordeaux (2007), Town of Saint Emilion (1998), Canal du Midi

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2
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What percent of French wine production comes from Bordeaux?

A

22%

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3
Q

What percent of French wine production comes from Rhone?

A

17%

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4
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What percent of French wine production comes from Champaign?

A

10%

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5
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What percent of French wine production comes from Alsace?

A

10%

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6
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What percent of French wine production comes from Languedoc-Rousillon?

A

9%

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7
Q

What 3 macronutrients are necessary for vine growth?

A

nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus

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8
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What 6 micronutrients are necessary for vine growth?

A

boron, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc

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9
Q

Vine spacing is closer in New World or Old World?

A

Old World, depleted soils

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10
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How do temperatures and rain fall compare between the New World and Old World?

A

New World is warmer and drier.

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When are the best vintage years for cool growing regions?

A

warm vintage years (and visa versa)

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