SOUTH AFRICA Flashcards
When were a first vines planted in South Africa?
in 1655
Where is South Africa’s location/geography?
The southern tip of Africa Adjacent to both the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
South Africa’s climate?
-Mostly maritime with the cooling effect of the oceans.
-The Benegula Current flows north from Antarica to cool the coastal areas.
-It becomes very warm to hot moving inland away from the coast.
South Africa’s grape varieties
Chenin blanc (locally called Steen)
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Pinotage (PN x Cinsault croosing)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir
South Africa’s Viticulture
-High occurrence of vine virus(disease).
-The Cape Doctor, a strong southeasterly wind, blows across the western cape in the spring and summer.
What is “Steen”?
Chenin Blanc
What is “Pinotage”?
Pinot Noir and Consult crossing
How the Cape Doctor wind affect to vineyards?
Help suppress fungal disease.
Help moderarte temperatures.
Can injure the vines and disturb flowering.
(ぶどうを傷つけ、開花に影響する可能性がある。)
When was the WO system introduced?
in 1973
WO Labeling Laws?
Vintage: minimum 85%
Variety: Minimum 85%
Appellation: 100%