Viticulture And Vinification

Question 0

What are the main fungal diseases of the grapevine?

Answer 0

Powdery Mildew, Downey Mildew (Peronospora), Eutypa Dieback, Esca (black measles), Black Rot, Bunch Rot, Botrytis Bunch Rot

Question 1

Diseases that can affect the vine can be broadly categorized into 4 groups. What are they?

Answer 1

Fungal, viral, bacterial, phytoplasma

Question 2

How do fungal diseases manifest?

Answer 2

Fungal diseases manifest through mildew or mold typically associated with warm and damp climates, attacking root system or canopy of grapevine.

Question 3

What are the main bacterial diseases of the grapevine?

Answer 3

Pierce’s Disease, Crown Gall (black knot), Bacterial Blight

Question 4

What are the viral diseases of the grapevine?

Answer 4

Leafroll Virus, Fanleaf Degeneration

Question 5

What are the Phytoplasma Diseases of the vine?

Answer 5

Flavescence Doree

Question 6

Barrel toasting is divided into 3 stages–warming, shaping, and toasting –

What are the French words for warming, shaping, and toasting?

Answer 6

Warming—Chauffage

Shaping—Cintrage

Toasting—Bousinage