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Viticulture Flashcards

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What are 4 common types of viticultural farming

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  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Sustainable
  • Dry Farming
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Define Organic Farming

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What is Biodynamic Farming?

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What is Dry farming?

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What is sustainable farming?

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What should you consider when thinking about viticultural locations and geography?

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  • Site Location of the vineyard
  • Goals of the wine producer
  • Regional wine laws
  • Financial Considerations
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Types of climate

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  • Continental
  • Maritime
  • Mediterranean
  • Desert/Arid
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Climate Descriptors

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  • Cool
  • Moderate
  • Warm
  • Hot
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Define Climate

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The general weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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What factors are involved when talking about climate?

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  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Air pressure
  • Rainfall
  • Sunshine
  • Cloud cover
  • Wind
  • Any other elements that are relatively stable from year to year.
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What is Macro Climate?

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Climate of an area, such as a wine region

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What is Meso Climate?

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The climate of a vineyard

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What is Micro Climate?

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The climate of the area around above and below a single vine.

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What are degree days?

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Days where the average temperature during the growing season is above 50°F

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What Latitudes do most grape growing regions lie between?

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Between 30° - 50°

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What Factors affect the general climate of an area?

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  • Altitude
  • Diurnal Shifts
  • Sunshine hours
  • Bodies of water
  • Wind
  • Rainfall Shadow Effects

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