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Viticulture and Grapes Review Flashcards

1
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what is the science and practice of grape growing called

A

viticulture

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2
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t or f

the best quality grapes are grown in areas where there is a relatively short and hot ripening period

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f

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3
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t or f

vines thrive between 50 - 90 degrees

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t

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4
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t or f

some viticulturists regard a microclimate as the climate surrounding one vine

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t

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5
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what is the name of the system developed in california that delineates certain growing regions based on the average temperature during the growing season

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the heat summation system or winklers HSS

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6
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how many regions does it delineate

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5

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7
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which region is the coolest give an example

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region 1 is coolest
carneros 
carmel valley
santa ynez
santa maria
enda valley
russian river
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8
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is region V suitable for growing fine wine grapes

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no

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9
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when is frost most problematic

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in the springtime

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10
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what methods do vineyard managers employ to eliminate frost

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wind machines
heaters
oil burners
aspersion

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11
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what causes coulure

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bad weather, particularly cold weather at flowering time

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12
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is rain at harvest time beneficial

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no its undesirable

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13
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explain teh concept of terroir

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terroir is an enological term that describes an area where the soil climate and particular grape variety are expectionally well suited

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14
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whats the scientific name for the wine vine

A

vitis vinifera

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15
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what is phylloxera

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a bug more specifically an aphid

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16
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when did phylloxera ravage europe

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around 1860 the late 1800s

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17
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how does phylloxera destroy a vine

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destroys a vine by eating away its underground root structure

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18
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are there any wine growing regions in the world that have not been affected by phylloxera

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yes chile parts of australia and new zealand

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19
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t or f

the grapes in southern hemisphere are harvested at the same time as the northern hemisphere

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f the southern hemisphere cycle has 6 months difference the grapes would be harvested in late spring

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20
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in what season does pruning take place in the northern hemisphere

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pruning takes place in the winter

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21
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name three classic varieties of red wines

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cabernet sauvignon
merlot
pinot noir
syrah

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22
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Name three classic varieties of white wines

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chard 
sb
chenin blanc
riesling
semillon
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23
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t or f

vitis labrusca is the most common species of vine

A

f

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24
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name the crossing of pinot noir and cinsault

A

Pinotage

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25
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where is the crossing of pinot noir and cinsault grown

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south africa

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26
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give an example of a clone

A

brunello di montalcino

gammy

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27
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what are the types of pruning

A

cane pruning
spur pruning
head training

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28
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when do the vines buds begin to break

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flowering can start in may but usually takes place in june and is completed by july

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29
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explain veraison

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verasion if the ripening period for grapes when the berries change from the small hard green stage to their swelled softened and colored form

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30
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when does veraison occur

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veraison usually occurs in early august in the northern hemisphere with regional variations

31
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what is transpiration of a grapevine

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transpiration is the evaporation of water from a vine which cools the leaves and provides the force for lifting swelled softened and colored form

32
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what is a hybrid

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a hybrid is a crossing of two varieties from different species

33
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between a maritime and a continental climate which has a narrower range of temperature fluctuations

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a maritime climate has a narrower range of temperature fluctuations

34
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what are the three layers of the earhs soil

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soil
subsoil
bedrock

35
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what are the 3 major nutrients needed by vines

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the major nutrients needed by vines are nitrogen phosphorous and potassium

36
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what is botrytis cinerea

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botrytis cinera is a fungal disease that can adversely affect a vine diminishing its yield and quality, if it attacks almost ripe grapes during humid weather. it can also favorably affect vines when the weather conditions are right to produce highly rated sweet wines

37
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t or f

botrytis cinerea is teh fungus responsible for great wines like sauternes and trockenbeerenauslese

38
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what type of disease is pierces disease

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Pierce disease is a bacterial disease spread by hte glassy winged sharpshooter that clogs the vascular system of the vine there is no known cure

39
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what is biodynamic viticulture

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biodynamics is a method of agriculture that avoids the use of chemicals and seeks to actively work with the health giving forces of nature

40
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what is an organic wine

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organic wines are those produced from certified organic vineyards and made with only naturally occurring materials including fertilizers pesticides and processing agents

41
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are there any commercial produced wines that do not have sulfites

42
Q

t or f

integrated pest management utilizes pesticides as a means of combating insects in the vineyard

43
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what is responsible for the majority of crop loss in a vineyard

44
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what are some methods used to prevent frost damage

A 
wind machines
heaters
oil burners
aspersion
sprinkling water over the vines
45
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

pinotage

A

south africa

46
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

Cabernet Sauvignon

A

bordeaux left bank

47
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

sangiovese

A

toscana chianti

48
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

sangiovese grosso

A

toscana montalcino

49
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

nebbiolo

50
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Grape variety with its classic region

dolcetto

51
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Grape variety with its classic region

mourvedre

A

rhone valley

52
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

barbera

53
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Grape variety with its classic region

touriga nacional

A

portugal douro valley

54
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

merlot

A

bordeaux right bank

55
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

cinsault

A

rhone valley

56
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

zinfandel

A

california

57
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

pinot noir

A

burgundy and champagne

58
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

muscadet

A

loire valley

59
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

syrah

A

rhone valley

60
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

grenache

A

rhone valley

61
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

chardonnay

A

burgundy and champagne

62
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

moscato

63
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Grape variety with its classic region

riesling

64
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Grape variety with its classic region

gewürztraminer

65
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

mocabeo

A

penedes cava

66
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

albarino

67
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

pinot blanc

68
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Grape variety with its classic region

pinot gris

69
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

palomino

70
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

viognier

71
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

chenin blanc

A

loire valley

72
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

semillon

A

bordeaux sauternes

73
Q

Grape variety with its classic region

Sauvignon blanc

A

loire valley sancerre pouilly fume

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