The Growing Environment

Question 1

Sugar in grapes accumulates slowly, giving what type of base wine?

Answer 1

Low alcohol (9-11%)

Question 2

Why is low a low alcohol base wine necessary?

Answer 2

Second fermentation produces additional 1-2% abv

Question 3

When might warmer climate be desirable for sparkling wine?

Answer 3

For short aged wines (eg tank/short time on lees in transfer/trad method)
-riper fruit flavours, lower acidity

Question 4

Some grapes grown in unsuitable/less suitable areas for still wines. Why?

Answer 4

-grapes won’t achieve concentration/ripeness needed for good quality still wines