Put the stages of grape formation and ripening in the
correct order:
Ripening
Flowering
Extra ripening
Fruit set
Véraison - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Flowering
Fruit set
Véraison
Ripening
Extra ripening
What changes in grapes as they ripen? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Grapes swell with water, acidity drops,
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sugar increases, aromas change, in black grapes tannin
ripen
What happens to grapes when they are left on the vine
for extra ripening? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Grapes build
up more sugar and exaggerated ripe aromas. Eventually
they turn into raisins as water evaporates. This
concentrates sugars, acids and flavours and dried fruit
aromas develop
What effect does Botrytis/noble rot have on grapes? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>It makes tiny holes in the skin of
the grape which allows water to evaporate. This
concentrates sugars, acids and flavours.
What are the conditions needed for noble rot to
develop? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Damp misty mornings
followed by warm dry afternoons
What is the name given to sweet wines made from
frozen grapes? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Icewine/Eiswein
Between what latitudes are vineyards generally located?
- CORRECT ANSWER >>>>30° and 50° north and south of
the equator
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What affect does altitude have on the temperature of a
vineyard? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The temperature
decreases with altitude
What affect do seas have on the temperature of a
region? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>They have a
moderating influence
What affect can clouds and fog have on the temperature
of a vineyard? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Clouds block
sunlight, fogs cool down vineyards
What affect can mountains have on grape growing in
vineyards? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Mountains can act
as a barrier, sheltering vineyards from clouds, rain and
wind. This results in sunny summers and long dry
autumns
What affect do slope and aspect have on grape growing?
- CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Slopes facing the equator will
receive more heat and light and producer riper grapes
What affect do stony soils have on grape growing? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Stones absorb heat and make
the vineyard warmer, this can help with grape ripening
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What are problems associated with high levels of rain? -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>>High levels of moisture can help
spread fungal disease. Rain close to harvest can cause
grapes to swell and dilute flavours
What happens to vines affected by frost? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Spring frost can damage and kill the vine's
new growth. This reduces the number of grapes that can
be grown
What is the name of the process of adding water to
vines? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Irrigation
What are the names of the sprays used to kill fungi and
weeds? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>Fungicides and
herbicides
What does 'organic' mean for grape growing? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>>Grapes grown without the use of most
chemicals
What is the yield? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>>The amount
of fruit produced per unit of area
What are the options for harvest? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>>Hand harvest or machine harvest
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