Grape Growing

Question 1

Which species of vines are most commonly used to produce wine?

Answer 1

Vitus Vinifera

Question 2

Where does the colour of wine come from?

Answer 2

The skins

Question 3

Which building block is guaranteed to be available in viable amounts each year?

Answer 3

Carbon dioxide

Question 4

Do hot climate vines produce grapes lower in alcohol with more tannins and acidity?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What does photosynthesis provide for the vine?

Answer 5

Energy and oxygen

Question 6

What are the correct steps in order for vine growth?

Answer 6

Flowering
Fruit Set
Veraison
Ripening

Question 7

What are the correct latitudes for growing vines?

Answer 7

30 and 50 degrees

Question 8

Effects of clouds on the growing environment for the vine?

Answer 8

Block sunlight and slows photosynthesis

Question 9

Effects of mist on the environment for vines?

Answer 9

Assist with Botrytis development

Question 10

Effects of fog on the environment for vines?

Answer 10

Cools down the vineyard

Question 11

Effects of Mountains on environment for vines?

Answer 11

Acts as a barrier and shelter from rain

Question 12

Effects of soil on environment for vines?

Answer 12

Provides water, nutrients and heat

Question 13

Effects of slope/ aspect on environment for vines?

Answer 13

Heat and light

Question 14

Effects of rivers on environment for vines?

Answer 14

Reflects sunlight

Question 15

Effects of air on environment for vines?

Answer 15

Moderates hot areas and stops fungal production

Question 16

Sweet wine is made from

Answer 16

Botrytis, frozen grapes and late harvested grapes

Question 17

When is frost a major risk?

Answer 17

Spring

Question 18

3 of the main systems used to irrigate are

Answer 18

Drip
Sprinkler
Flooding