Grenache Vineyard Flashcards
1
Q
Grenache Bud/Ripen Key
A
13
2
Q
Grenache Budding
A
Early
Prone to spring frosts (can reduce yields)
3
Q
Grenache Ripening
A
Late
Prone to Autumn Rains
Needs a warm climate
Accumulates sugar quickly
4
Q
Grenache Yield/Fertility
A
High
Reduced by old vines, bush vines
5
Q
Grenache Vigor
A
high
Canopy management important to shade the fruit in warm climates
6
Q
Grenache Skins
A
Thin
Pale color in the glass
7
Q
Grenache hazards
A
Coolure
Mildew
Botrytis
Phomompsis
Bacterial Necrosis
8
Q
Grenache Best Soils
A
Low Fertility
Lower yields on sandy soils
9
Q
Grenache Unique Characteristics
A
Upright growth makes it suitable for bush vines
