Tasting Technique and Influence of Style Flashcards
How do you determine the quality level of the wine?
Balance, Length/Finish, Intensity, Complexity
How do you classify the climate of a region?
Average growing season Temperature
Continentality (Annual temperature variation)
Diurnal range (Daily temperature variation)
Level and timing of Rainfall
What is the temperature of a Cool Climate?
16.5C / 62F or below
What is the temperature of a Moderate Climate?
16.5C to 18.5C (62F to 65F)
What is the temperature of a Warm Climate?
18.5C to 21C (65F to 70F)
What is the temperature of a Hot Climate?
21C / 70C or above
What defines a Continental Climate?
High Continentality with clearly defined seasons
Sort summers and rapid temperature drop in autumn
Are inland
Have risk of spring frosts
What defines a Maritime Climate?
Low continentality with less seasonal variation
Cool to moderate temperatures
Rainfall spread throughout the year
Often coastal
Have risk of rainfall at flowering, fruit set, and harvest.
What defines a Mediterranean Climate?
Low continentality with less seasonal variation than continental climates
warmer temperatures than maritime climates
Dry summers
Often coastal
risk of drought
What is Diurnal range?
The difference between daytime and night-time temperatures
What is the grape variety Vidal an example of?
a hybrid
What are the advantages of clonal selection?
Increased disease resistance
Increased drought resistance
Better quality fruit
What can happen to vines during a drought?
Photosynthesis can stop
Grapes can fail to ripen
Leaves can wilt
