Grape growing and related labelling terms

Question 1

Parts of a grape

Answer 1

Skin, seeds/stems (lots of tannins and can make wine taste bitter if handled roughly); pulp (water and sugar; acids and flavours)

Question 2

Veraison

Answer 2

The point at which grapes start to lose their green colour

Question 3

Botrytis/noble rot

Answer 3

fungus groes on skin - conentrates acids, sugars, flavours. to work, needs damp mrnonigs and dry afternoon. for sweet wines

Question 4

Cool climate

Answer 4

Avg growing season below 16.5 C. High acid low sugar.

Question 5

Moderate climate

Answer 5

Avg growing season 16.5-18.5C

Question 6

Warm climate

Answer 6

Avg growing season 18.5C+. Bright flavors.

Question 7

High levels of rain

Answer 7

May dilute flavours

Question 8

Impact of high yield

Answer 8

A lot of CO2, and less of other needs. May be diluted