General Theory

Question 1

Native (autochthonous or indigenous) Grapes

Answer 1

Grapes born in a specific place and remained almost exclusive to that location.

Question 2

International (allochthonous or foreign) grapes

Answer 2

Grapes that have been planted everywhere within the last 100 years

Question 3

Traditional Grapes

Answer 3

International grape varieties that have been grown in a specific place for 300-500 years.

Question 4

National grapes

Answer 4

grown all over the country.

Question 5

Interregional grapes

Answer 5

grown in more than one region

Question 6

Regional Grapes

Answer 6

grown in only one region or even more restricted areas

Question 7

Teinturiers (list 3)

Answer 7

Colouring Varieties - Colorino, Granoir, Alicante Boushet

Question 8

What 3 ampelology techniques are used to identify grapes?

Answer 8

• Ampelographic descriptions and Ampelometrics (former describes the morphological characteristics of the grapevine, latter constitutes measurements or organs.
• Biochemical methods
• Biomolecular methods

Question 9

Define Ampelograph

Answer 9

Grapevines are classified based on the appearance of their leaves, shots, berries, bunches, colour etc.