Growing Grapes Flashcards
1
Q
When do grape vines flower?
A
Spring
2
Q
Colours of ripening for White
A
Green to golden
3
Q
Colours of ripening for black grapes
A
Green to purple
4
Q
What do grapes need to ripen?
A
Sunlight, heat
5
Q
What happens when grapes ripen?
A
- Grapes swell with water; acidity is diluted
- Sugar levels rise + potential for more alcohol
- Flavours become riper
- Grape skins change colour
6
Q
Cool climate regions characteristics
A
White grapes because they don’t need a lot of sun to ripen, their skins are clear
Grapes are higher in acidity, lower in sugar
7
Q
Cool climate regions - examples
A
Northern France and Germany
8
Q
Warm climate regions - characteristics
A
Black grapes
Grapes are lower in acidity, higher in sugar, riper flavours
9
Q
Warm climate regions - examples
A
Parts of Australia, parts of California
