In The Vineyard Flashcards
1
Q
What is the average lifespan if a wine?
A
60 years or more
2
Q
What are the 5 things a vine needs to grow?
A
Warmth
Nutrients
Carbon Dioxide
Water
Sunlight
3
Q
What are the 3 things a vine needs to produce sugar in the grapes?
A
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Sunlight
4
Q
During photosynthesis, the vine uses sunlight, carbon Dioxide and water to produce ______.
A
Sugar
5
Q
Tannins are found at higher levels in the skins of ______ grapes. We expect _______ wines to have tannins because they are normally fermented on their skins.
A
Black
Red
6
Q
What river in Germany helps keep the vineyard warmer longer throughout the growing season?
A
The Morsel River
7
Q
These 3 regions are very suspectable to hail.
A
Champagne
Barolo
Argentina
