Viticulture & Vinification

Question 1

which biodynamic preparations are Field Spray preparations

Answer 1

500 - manure
501 - silica
508 - horsetail plant

Question 2

which biodynamic preparations are Compost preparations

Answer 2

502 - yarrow flowers
503 - chamomile flowers
504 - stinging nettle
505 - oak bark
506 - dandelion flowers
507 - valerian flowers

Question 3

how are degree days calculated on the Winkler Scale

Answer 3

avg daily temps minus 50F summed from April to Oct. (Oct - April in southern hemishphere)

Question 4

Winkler Scale 1a GDD

Answer 4

1,500-2,000

Question 5

Winkler Scale 1b GDD

Answer 5

2,001-2,500

Question 6

Winkler Scale 2 GDD

Answer 6

2,501-3,000

Question 7

Winkler Scale 3 GDD

Answer 7

3,001-3,500

Question 8

Winkler Scale 4 GDD

Answer 8

3,501-4,000

Question 9

Winkler Scale 5 GDD

Answer 9

over 4,001

Question 10

name 3 rootstock commonly used for grafting

Answer 10

vitis berlandieri
vitis riparia
vitis rupestris

Question 11

difference in size between Burgundy Piece and Bordeaux Barrique

Answer 11

Burgundy Piece - 228L
Bordeaux Barrique - 225L

Question 12

difference in size between a Chablis and Cote d’Or Feuillette

Answer 12

Chablis Feuillette - 132L
Cote d’Or Feuillette - 114L

Question 13

how large is a Cognac barrel

Answer 13

350L

Question 14

how large is a Douro Pipe

Answer 14

550-630L production & aging
534.24L shipping

Question 15

how large is a Vin Santo Caratelli

Answer 15

50-225L

Question 16

how large is an American oak whiskey barrel

Answer 16

190L