nature of viticulture Flashcards
1
Q
What two activities do wine industry encompasse?
A
Viticulture and winemaking
2
Q
Define viticulture
A
The science and practice of grape growing and the first stage in the economic activity of the wine industry
3
Q
Define winemaking
A
The process of converting the sugar present in the grapes into an alcoholic beverage
4
Q
Of all the factors affecting wine what is the most important?
A
The quality of the grape
5
Q
What grape species in most commonly used in winemaking?
A
Vitis vinifera
6
Q
How are the types of grape varieties used selected by winemakers?
A
Selected on the basis of the desired wine characteristics and the location of the vineyard
7
Q
What are the top three wine producing countries?
A
France
Italy
Spain
