How Grapes Grow Flashcards
Which season do grape vines flower?
Spring
When do grapes ripen?
Summer
When are the grapes picked?
Summer
Stages of the Grapes
the vines are just a cluster; is made up of individual pieces
Flowering
Stages of the Grapes
each of these individual pieces transform into its fruit; they are hard and green at this stage.
Flowers becoming Grapes
Stages of the Grapes
they swell with water, sugar levels rise, acidity levels fall
Grapes Ripen
Grapes Ripen
What color does the white wine change into?
from green to golden
Grapes Ripen
What color does the black grape change into?
from green to purple
What are the two elements that grapes need to ripen?
Right Levels of Sunlight and Heat.
What happens to grapes as they ripen?
as the sugar levels rise, the acidity levels drop
Regions
Germany and Northern France; these regions are closer to the poles
Cool Climate Regions
Regions
average temperatures are lower and sunlight is weaker; grapes can struggle to ripen; is best to grow white grapes
Cool Climate Regions
White Grapes for them to grow are?
less resilient to heat and prefer cooler climates.
Regions
Australia and parts of California; are closer to the Equator, average temperatures are higher and grapes ripen consistently; best to grow black grapes.
Warm Climate Regions.
Black Grapes for them to grow are?
more resilient to heat and prefer warmer climates.
