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LO 1 Flashcards

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1
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What are the 3 parts of a grape?

A

Skin
Pulp
Seeds and stems

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2
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Skin of grapes is responsible for:

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Color, tannins, flavors

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3
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Pulp of grapes is responsible for:

A

Sugar, acid, water, flavor

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4
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Seems and stems contain:

A

High levels of tannin.

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5
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Vines need:

A

Warmth, sunlight, CO2, water, nutrients

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6
Q

1st stage of grape formation:

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Flowering

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7
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Stages of grape ripening:

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Flowering, fruit set, veraison

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8
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What is veraison?

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When grapes begin to lose their green color. White grapes become golden and black grapes become red and purple

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9
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Ripeness of grapes:

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Unripe, ripe, extra ripe

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10
Q

As grapes ripen, they lose _____ and gain ______.

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Acidity, sugar

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11
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Extra ripening:

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Accumulate higher sugar levels. Then can turn to raisins as water evaporates and sugar and acid concentrates. Commonly used to make sweet wines.

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12
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Northern hemisphere growing time:

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April- October

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13
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Southern Hemisphere growing time:

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October- April

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14
Q

Avg temp for “cool” climate

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62 degrees

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15
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Ave temp for “moderate” climate

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65 degrees

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16
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Avg temp for “warm” climate

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70 degrees

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17
Q

Most vineyards are grown between how many degrees of the equator

A

30 and 50 degrees

18
Q

Higher altitude vineyard means what type of climate

A

Cooler

19
Q

Vineyards close to the ocean benefit how?

A

Warmer climates benefit from cooler breeze. Cooler climates can benefit from warmer ocean breeze

20
Q

Why are rivers beneficial by vineyards

A

Take longer to warm and cool the land. Can provide warmth in cooler areas, help protecting from frost. Can reflect sunlight to help grapes ripen.

21
Q

Slopes facing the equator

A

Receive more heat and light. Produce riper grapes

22
Q

What season are vines typically pruned

A

Winter

23
Q

Why are vines pruned

A

To make sure they retain shape, and allow viable crop and harvest in the upcoming year

24
Q

What does high yields of grapes mean

A

Diluted flavor and lower level of sugar

25
Q

Early harvest grape characteristics:

A

Less sugar
Higher acid
Less- ripe flavor

26
Q

Late harvest grape characteristics:

A

High sugar
Low acid
Riper flavors

27
Q

What is a GI:

A

Legally defined vineyards area. Can be large like an entire country or very small like a singular vineyard.

28
Q

GI in EU:

A

More strict. Where grapes are grown, which grapes and grown and how wines should be made

29
Q

GI in EU subdivision

A

PDO
PGI

30
Q

GI outside EU

A

Less strict. Used to indicate where grapes are grown to make the wine. Winemakers are free to grow whatever grapes they feel would be most successful in thag region. More variation

31
Q

PDO:

A

Protected Designation of Origin: small area. Tight regulations. Many of europes most famous and prestigious wines are classified as PDO

32
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PGI:

A

Protected Geographical Indication.
Wider area and less strict than PDO. More flexibility. Can be varied, high volume, inexpensive or low volume very expensive.

33
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France PGI

A

AOC
AOP

34
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France PDO

A

IGP

35
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Italy PGI

A

DOC
DOCG

36
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Italy PGI

A

IGT

37
Q

Spain PDO

A

DO
DOCa

38
Q

Spain PGI

A

Vino de le Tierra

39
Q

Germany PDO

A

Qualitatswein
Pradikatswein

40
Q

Germany PGI

A

Landwein

41
Q

Vieilles vignes meaning

A

Old vine. Older vines produce smaller number of grapes. Smaller crop = concentrated, complex. Can be highly prized.

42
Q

Vintage

A

The years grapes were harvested

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