Viticulture Flashcards
1
Q
Microclimate
A
The climate around a single vine
2
Q
Mesoclimate
A
The climate of a vineyard
3
Q
Macroclimate
A
The climate of an area, like a wine region
4
Q
Degree days
A
Days during the growing season that exceed 50 degrees F
5
Q
Continental Climate
A
Cold winters, hot summers, little rain, short growing season. Example: BURGUNDY
6
Q
Maritime climate
A
Close proximity to large bodies of water (oceans, estuaries, inland seas) that moderate their temperature. Example: BORDEAUX
7
Q
Mediterranean climate
A
Little seasonal change and stable warm temperatures. Example NAPA
8
Q
Desert/Arid climate
A
Dry and hot days, cool nights
9
Q
Latitudinal Wine Growing Zones
A
Most wine growing regions are within the 30-50 degree latitudinal lines
10
Q
Champagne soil type
A
Chalk
