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INTRODUCTORY SOMMELIER COURSE CMSA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED. Viticulture The art and science of vine growing Name some of the factors of production: Location/ geography, climate, topography, soil, harvest, terroir, wine region laws, etc. What latitude are the...

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INTRODUCTORY SOMMELIER COURSE CMSA EXAM

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS VERIFIED.
Viticulture


The art and science of vine growing


Name some of the factors of production:


Location/ geography, climate, topography, soil, harvest, terroir, wine region laws, etc.


What latitude are the majority of vines grown in?


30 - 50 - most grapes thrive in temperate climates


Describe the three climate sizes


Macroclimate - largest, example: entire wine region

Mesoclate - medium, example: sub-region

Microclimate - smallest, example: single vineyard, row of vines, specific vine


continental climate


Strong annual variation in temperature due to lack of proximity to bodies of water. Hotter summers than

maritime, often with cold winter temps that can be extreme


maritime climate

, Influences by a large body of water - sea or ocean. Mild temperatures but with fluctuation causing

vintage variation


Mediterranean climate


Summers are hot and dry, aside from the immediate coastal areas. Along the coasts, summers are mild

due to proximity to cold water currents, but storms can also result as a consequence.


High desert climate


Summers are generally hot and dry. Daytime temperatures are high, but dramatic drops are often

experienced overnight.


Diurnal Shifts


the difference between average daytime high and nighttime low temperatures. *important for grape

ripening and balancing of acid/sugar.


Sunshine hours


The number of sunshine hours a vineyard or wine region receives in a given vintage year or growing

season.


What forces of nature can be a threat to the vineyard?


Frost or freeze, hail, strong winds


What are some climate moderators?


Bodies of water, mountains, rain shadows, altitude/elevation and wind.


What is a rain shadow?


A dry area on one side of a mountain opposite the wind, rain, and generally poor weather.

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