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Majour Region × N Factor Flashcards

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Bordeaux, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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moderate maritime climate

  • Gulf Stream

E-has warming effect to extend the growing season

  • proximity to Ocean

E-high level of rainfall throughout the year

R-disrupt flowering and fruit set

R-promote rot

R-dirute the flavours of grapes a harvest

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Burgundy, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor(3) x Results

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cool to moderate continental climate

  • wet growing season

R-disrupt flowering and fruitset

R-promote grey rot on Pinot Noir

  • spring frost

R-destroy crops

  • localised summer hailstorm

R-destroy crops

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Alsace, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor x Effects x Results

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Cool to moderate continental climate

  • Vosges Mountains

E-shelter the vinyard from the prevailing westerly rain-bearing wind, and lack of clouds result in sunny dry summer and dry autumn

R-achieve high level of sugar ripeness

R-allow grapes hang for a long ( VT and SGN)

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The Loire Valley, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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cool maritime to continental climate

  • Mauge hills( @Anjou)

E-shadow vineyard from rain

  • High level of rainfall(@ Nantais)

R:promote fungal diseases

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The Northern Rhone, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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Moderate continental climate

  • Mistral

(cold north wind blow through the valley to south-east)

R:easily damage vine(vinyard)

  • warm dry summer and mild winter

R:cause draught

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The Southern Rhone, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x Effects x Results

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Mediterranean climate

  • Mistral

(gain speed than Northern Rhone)

R:extensive damage to vine(vineyard)

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Southern France, France

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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Warm mediterranean climate

  • Tramontane/Mistral (Cold dry winds)

(T:blow down the gap between the Massif central and the Pyrenees)

R:cool eastern/western end

  • dry growing season hot summer(over 30°c), mild winter

R:cause draught

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Germany

Climate x Key Natural Factor(3) x Effects x Results

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Cool continental climate

  • wet summer and dry autumn
  • long cool ripening period

R:give time to reach sugar ripeness while retaining acidity

  • Rivers

E:provide extra heat,reflect the light and cause air movement by flowing

R:help the grape to ripening and protect against frost

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Northern Italy

Climate x Key Natural Factor(4) x Effects x Results

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Moderate climate

  • Alps

E:form a barrier and shelter the vinyard from rain

  • Lake Garda and River PO(inland area)

E: moderate temperature

  • high level of rainfall(coastal)

R:promote fungal diseases

  • dry short summer
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Central Italy

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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climate: not described in book

R:moderating influrnce on the hot climate

  • Apennine Mountains

E:provide high altitude location

  • Adriatic sea/Tyrrhenian sea (coastal)

E:benefit from cooling sea breeze

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Southern Italy

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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Hot climate

R:provide some relief from the heat

  • Apennine Mountains

E:provide high altitude location

  • Adriatic sea( Puglian Peninsula)

E:cooling sea breeze

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North and north-west coast, Spain

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x Effects x Results

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Moderate maritime climate

  • High level of rainfall

dominated by Atlantic weather system

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East coast, Spain

Climate x Key Natural Factor(3) x Effects x Results

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Warm meditteranean climate

  • Heat and lack of water

R: cause draught

R: moderate summer temperature

(depends on location)

  • Sea(Meditteranean)
  • High Altitude
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Centre of Spain, Spain

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

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Hot continental climate

  • Heat and lack of water

R: cause draught

  • Meseta Central(high altutde, some are over 850m) E: cool night

R:moderate summer temperature by cool night

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Portugal

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x (Effects x Results)

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Maritime climate

  • Atlantic Ocean

R:moderate the high temperature

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California, USA

Climate x Key Natural Factor(5) x Effects x Results

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Meditteranean climate

  • Very cold California Ocean Current

E: cold air, accompanied by fog drawn in from the ocean in the evening to lower night time temperature

R: grapes can struggle to fully ripen (coastal)

R:moderate hot climate inland

  • Mountains/gap between mountains

E:shield much of the states from cooling effect from the ocean/cooling air reach well inland

  • Valleys

E:right angle to ocean act as funnel for cold air

  • Fogs(premium)

E:extend cooling influence into the day till sun burn it off (depends below fog line or above fog line)

  • Very dry growing season and dry autumn

E:lack of rain during the ripening season

R:cause water shortage

E:allow grape left on the vine long (extra hang time)

R:result in very ripe grape with concentrated flavours and high sugar levels

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Oregon, USA

Willamette valley AVA

Climate x Key Natural Factor(3) x Effects x Results

A

Moderate climate

  • dry growing season and long sunny day
  • Pacific ocean

E:cooling effect from sea breeze to result in cool night

R:Pinot Noir with ripe red fruit flavour ,Pinot Gris made in fruity dry style

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Washington, USA

Columbia valley AVA

Climate x Key Natural Factor(4) x Effects x Results

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climate: no description on text
* Cascade mountain (west(ocean) side)

E1: shelter vineyard from rain

E2:dry growing season(sunny days) , consistent summer temperature

  • High latitude(45-50)

E:long daylight hours and cool night

R: attain optimal ripeness

R:help grape to maintain natural level of acidity

  • Winter freeze

R:reduce crop volume by half or more

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New York, USA

Finger Lake AVA

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x Effects x Results

A

climate: no description on text
* Deep gracial lakes

E:store heat and raise temperature of surrounding vinyards to extend the growing season (to november)

R:perfumed Riesling (also PN, CF, CH grown)

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Chile

Climate x Key Natural Factor(5) x Effects x Results

A

Warm meditteranean climate

  • dry, sunny growing season

R:grapes reliably ripen

  • coastal range

E: block cold air from ocean

  • no coastal range

E:cooler and wetter(southen area)

R:moderate hot temperature

  • Humbolt Current + river valley

E:prevailing wind blow cool air to inland through river valley

  • Foothill of Andes

E:cold air descends from mountain overnight and cause a large diurnal range

  • El Nino/La Nina

E:rainfall level increase dramatically(el nino)/vice verca

R:cause draught( La Nina)

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Argentina

Climate x Key Natural Factor(3) x Effects x Results

A

Climate: no indication on text

  • High Altitudes

E: cooling effect (average of 600m) (average of 2000m for cafayate in Salta)

R:allow cool site close to equator(27°)(cafayate)

  • Andes

E: provide rain shadow, provide river for irrigation dry growing season

R: cause draught

  • Summer hail(@Mendoza)

R: damage grapes/vines

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eastern side, Greece

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x Effects x Results

A

Hot mediterranean climate

  • dry growing season
  • Mountains

E: provide rain shadow, complete lack of rain

R: cause draught (little available water for irrigation)

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inland, south-east of mainland, Greece

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x Effects x Results

A

Hot mediterranean climate

  • high altitude and winds

E: cooling effect to releaf heat

R:(strong wind) destroy unprotected vinyard

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West Coastal area, South Africa

Climate x Key Natural Factor(3) x Effects x Results

A

Hot climate

  • Southern Ocean/Benguela Current

E: cooling effect

  • Cape doctor (regular strong south-easterly summer wind)

E: bring air cooled by ocean further inland

  • Mountain ranges

E1: rain/wind shadow

E2:offer dramatic range of different altitude ,aspect, and soils

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Australia(common)

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

A

Warm climate

  • Southern/Indian Ocean

E: cooling effect

  • Low level or rainfall and high summer temperature

E: dry hot growing season

R: cause draught/cause bushfire

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Southern Australia

(adelade hills, Eden valley)

Climate x Key Natural Factor(2) x Effects x Results

A

Warm climate

  • Southern Ocean/High altutde

E: cooling effect

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Inland area, Australia

(RIverland, Murra-Darling)

Climate x Key Natural Factor(1) x Effects x Results

A

Warm climate

  • Murray River System

E1:cooling effect

E2:vital source of water

(but shortage happen in too hot year)

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Newzealand

Climate x Key Natural Factor(4) x Effects x Results

A

Maritime climate Central Otago(continental)

R: reach high level of sugar and flavour ripeness while retaining acidity

  • High Latitude(40-45)

E:prolong day time in summer long sunshine(daylight) hours

+

  • Pacific Ocean

E1:cool night(ocean breeze in night)

E2:moderate temperature for long growing season(ripening period)

  • Mountains(Southern Alps)

(vinyards locates east side except Nelson)

E: shadow rain-bearing westerly winds

  • Plentiful rain

R: cause problem during ripening

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