India Flashcards

1
Q

How much of India’s total grape production is for wine?

A

10%

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2
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Why is winemaking difficult in India?

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Extremes in climate make quality grape growing difficult

Temperature range from 8•C in winter to 45•C in summer

625-1500’m of rain falls between June and August depending on the regjon

Humidity levels are particularly high during monsoon, moderated only by afternoon winds

Eastern regions suffer most from humidity and extreme heat

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3
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Where in India produces well made Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz?

A

Sula Vineyards in the Nashik Highlands

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4
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Who founded Sula Wines at Nashik in 1996

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Former Silicon Valley engineer, Ranjeev Samant returned to his home country to establish Sula Wines

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5
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Which Indian wine company released its first wine in 1992 and sold a minority stake to Vueve Clicquot in 1996

A

Grover Vineyards

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Which company produced India’s first Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel wines?

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Sula Wines

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7
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Why is demand for wine growing in India?

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More liberal government
Improved economic conditions
A prosperity’s wine drinking middle class is emerging
Demand for wine growing at 20-30% per year

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8
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What are the bulk of India’s 1.6million tonnes of grapes a year used for?

A

Table grapes and raisins

Only 10% is used for wine

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9
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What is the American hybrid Isabella better known as in India?

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Bangalore Blue

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10
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What is Bangalore Blue?

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The Indian name for the American hybrid Isabella

It also used to be grown in New Zealand and known as Albany Surprise

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11
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What is Gulabi?

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Indian name for Muscat Hamburg

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12
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What is the most planted variety in India?

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Thompson Seedless /Sultana

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13
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What are Arkavati, Arkashyam and Anabeshahi?

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Indigenous table grapes in India grown for the local market

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14
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How much of India’s vineyard area does Bangalore Blue (Isabella), Gulabi (Muscat Hamburg) and Perlette collectively account for?

A

20% of vineyard area

Used mostly as table grapes

Small proportion used for low quality sweet wines for the domestic market

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15
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Why are vines trained high with wide row spacing in India?

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To retain soil water

Prevent sunburn

Maximise aeration of the vines to minimise fungal diseases

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16
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What has been used throughout the growing season in India since the early 1980s?

A

Drip irrigation

17
Q

How high are Yields in India?

A

High up to 700-900 hl/ha