Viticulture

Question 1

Viticulture (4)

1. 50,000ha 1/2 of Bdx, sim to Rh
2. Avg holding 20ha, hi density pl (10,000 pl/ha San)
3. BioD on rise, but spray vs fungal dis frequent
4. Mech H common (excl Sw Wine of Middle-L)

Answer 1

1. 50,000ha of vines (1/2 of Bordeaux; similar to Rhone)
2. Avg holdings 20ha with hi density planting at 4-5,000 plants/ha (up to 10,000plants/ha in Sancerre)
3. Biodynamic farming on the rise but spraying vs. fungal disease frequent
4. Mechanical harvesting common (excl. sweet wines of middle Loire)