Vinification Flashcards
1
Q
What’s viticulture?
A
The study of grape growing
2
Q
What are the most important working/influenceable parts of viticulture?
A
-vine training
- pruning methods
- canopy management
- fertilization
- irrigation
- harvest dates
- disease control
- covercrops, organic, biodyn?
3
Q
Parts of a vine?
A
-rootstock
-trunk
-cordon
-canes or shoots
-leaves
-grapes
4
Q
What is part of climate?
A
- temperature
- rainfall
- sunshine
- altitude
- wind + other atmospheric elements
5
Q
What’s the difference between weather and climate?
A
Climate:
Stable from year to year
Weather:
Daily manifestation of climate»_space; responsible for vintage variation
6
Q
What’s Thiazote?
A
Alcoholic fermentation activator
Laffort
> corrects available nitrogen content and enhances cellular multiplication
