Terroir/Climate Flashcards
1
Q
How does the Vosges Mountains affect viticulture in Alsace?
A
It creates a rain shadow effect
Keeps cold winds and excess rain out of the vineyards.
2
Q
What type of climate does Alsace have?
A
Semi-continental
3
Q
Vineyards have what type of exposure to mitigate the cold?
A
Southern or southeastern
4
Q
What is “grís de Vosges”?
A
Pink sandstone
