Viticulture

Question 1

When is the first evidence of grape vine cultivation and winemaking from?

Answer 1

8000 years ago

Question 2

What are the main parts of a vine?

Answer 2

1. Roots
2. Permanent wood
3. 1 year-old wood
4. Green parts (also known as the canopy: leaves, grapes, tendrils, etc.)

Question 3

What are the main species of grape vines?

Answer 3

• Vitis vinifera
• North American Vines (3 main species):
  1. Vitis labrusca
  2. Vitis riparia
  3. Vitis rupestris

Question 4

Which species is the most commonly used for wine making?

Answer 4

Vitis vinifera

Question 5

When does budburst occur?

Answer 5

N Hemisphere: March - April
S Hemisphere: September - October

Question 6

When does early shoot and leaf growth take place?

Answer 6

N Hemisphere: March - May
S Hemisphere: September - November

Question 7

When does flowering and fruit set take place?

Answer 7

N Hemisphere: May - June
S Hemisphere: November - December

Question 8

When does véraison and berry ripening take place?

Answer 8

N Hemisphere: July - September
S Hemisphere: January - March

Question 9

When does harvest take place?

Answer 9

N Hemisphere: September - October
S Hemisphere: March - April

Question 10

When does winter dormancy take place?

Answer 10

N Hemisphere: December - March
S Hemisphere: July - September