Geography Flashcards
What is the climate of Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a moderate maritime climate
What is the soil type in Bas-Médoc?
Clay with outcrops of gravel
What is the type of soil in Graves?
Gravel
The climate of Bordeaux is affected by which ocean current?
How does this current affect the climate?
The climate of Bordeaux is affected by the gulf stream.
It is a warm ocean current which moderates temperatures
How does the Atlantic ocean impact on the climate of Bordeaux?
It brings high levels of rainfall and humidity
The Bordeaux vineyards are protected from the worst of the Atlantic storms by what?
Coastal sand dunes
Landes forest
Name the 2 rivers in Bordeaux
Garonne
Dordogne
What is the name of the estuary found in Bordeaux?
Gironde
Name 4 major bodies of water that affect the climate of Bordeaux
Atlantic Ocean
Gironde Estuary
Garonne River
Dordogne River
Besides bodies of water, name 2 geographical items that affect the climate of Bordeaux
Gulf stream influence
Landes forest on west coast
What is the climate of Alsace?
Cool to moderate continental climate
What impacts the climate of Alsace?
The Vosges Mountains protect the region from westerly rain bearing winds, resulting in sunny summers and dry autumns.
What is the type of soil in Alsace?
Very varied
What is the climate of most wine regions in Germany?
Cool continental climate
Where, in Germany can you find vineyards with a warm climate?
Baden, in the far south
What are the general climate conditions in most of the wine regions in Germany?
Annual weather conditions vary considerably.
Wet summers
Declining rain in Autumn
Long, cool ripening period for the vines
What is the climate in the vineyard regions of Northern Italy?
Moderate climate with dry, short summers
Where are the vineyards located in Northern Italy?
In Northern Italy, the vineyards are located in the foothills of the Alps and on the extensive plain of the River Po
How do the Alps affect the climate in Northern Italy?
The Alps form a barrier that shelters the vineyards from rain
Where are the vineyards planted in Alto Adige?
On the terraces on the SE and SW facing valley sides of the river Adige
Where is Trentino located?
Northern Italy, directly to the South of Alto Adige
Where are vines planted in Trentino?
In Trentino, vines are planted on the valley floor and both sides of the valley
Where is Friuli-Venezia Giulia located?
Northern Italy’s eastern corner
Where are vines planted in Friuli-Venezia Giulia?
Northerly vineyards are in the foothills of the Alps.
Southerly vineyards are on the flat plain near the Adriatic Sea.
Where is Veneto located?
The region of Veneto extends from the southern end of lake Garda in the west to Venice in the east and ranges from the foothills of the Alps in the north to the flat plains of the Po in the south
What are the 2 best known wine producing regions in Veneto?
Soave
Valpolicella
Where is Soave located?
Northern Italy, east of Verona
Where is Valpolicella located?
Northern Italy, NW of Verona
What is the type of soil in Veneto?
Limestone and clay with some volcanic rock
