Vineyard Establishment

Question 1

Site selection for inexpensive high volume wine

Answer 1

Flat, fertile
Warm, dry
Mechanization, less sprays, ability to irrigate

Question 2

Site selection for premium wine

Answer 2

Seeks to obtain healthy grapes if optimal composition (sugar, acid, color, tannin, aroma compounds) for style desired rather than cost cutting

Question 3

Site selection logistical/legal/cost factors

Answer 3

• price of land within desired GI
• location, layout, and topography of site may have cost implications- like a frost pocket in vineyard
• steep slopes - no mechanization and labor is $
• Irrigation needs - source and cost
• Accessibility and distance to winery
• Proximity to towns for labor, supplies, cellar door sales, retail, or distribution

Question 4

Soil preparation

Answer 4

Drainage
Structure
Mineral composition
Provenance of pests and unwanted plants
Topography

Question 5

Soil structure

Answer 5

Influences root penetration, water drainage, nutrient holding capacity, and workability

Question 6

Grape variety choices and adaptation to climate

Answer 6

Time of budding
Duration of annual life cycle
Tolerance of drought
Resistance to disease
Winter hardiness
Vigor
Style of wine
Yield
Cost
Law
Availability
Market demand

Question 7

Rootstock choices consider:

Answer 7

Pests- nematodes (vitis champini)
Water- rupestris and berlandieri drought tolerant/ riperia water logged soil tolerant/ berlandieri salt
Soil pH - rupestris tolerant of acid/ berlandieri tolerant of lime
Vigor- riperia for low vigor/ rupestris for enhanced vigor