Mb. Fine Vintage Written Practice Questions / Lesson 2 / Vineyard Management & Vinification

Question 1

Explain the difference between Integrated Pest Management and Organic viticulture.

Answer 1

Integrated Pest Management / use Chemicals only when necessary / may introduce natural predetors.
Organic / Do not use synthetic chemicals at all / Vineyard is Certified

Question 2

List 4 non-systemic diseases.

Answer 2

Powdery Mildew.
Downey Mildew.
Grey Rot.
Noble Rot

Question 3

What are some ways to manage vine vigour in a high input vineyard site?

Answer 3

Winter Prune / Limiting Buds per Vine.
Ground Cover.
Big Vines.
Increased Plant Density.
Selective Rootstock.

Question 4

What are four main methods used for extraction.

Answer 4

Pumping Over.
Rack and return.
Cap Punching Down.
Rotary Fermenters