Growing / Viticulture Flashcards
Define: Grape Growing or Viticulture
Factors occurring from nature plus
decisions made in the vineyard by
people that affect wine quality.
Name the factors that affect wine style & wine quality
Location/Geography (site selection)
Climate
Topography/aspect
Soil
Grape varieties planted
Viticultural practices
Yearly weather (vintage)
Harvest
Historical background
Regional wine law
What things are considered for the location of a vineyard?
Site selection
Producer goals
Regional laws
Financial considerations
Define: Climate
The composite or
prevailing weather conditions in
an area in general or over a long
period of time.
What factors make up a regions climate?
Temperature, humidity, air pressure,
rainfall, sunshine, cloudiness, wind,
and other atmospheric elements are
all factors and remain relatively
stable from year to year.
Define: Macroclimate
The climate of
an area like a wine region.
Define: Mesoclimate
The climate of a
vineyard.
Define: Microclimate
The climate
around a single vine
