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Viticulture quiz

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Which of the following terms refers to the climate of a single vineyard site?
a. Mesoclimate
b. Macroclimate
c. Microclimate
d. Zone
A. Mesoclimate
The majority of the world's vineyards are planted:
a. Between the 30º and 50º latitude lines
b. As far north and as far south as possible
c. As close to the equator as possible
d. In wind-prone areas
A. Between the 30º and 50º latitude lines
Which of these is not a moderator that can help warm a microclimate?
a. Wind
b. Rivers
c. Soil
d. Vine training system
D. Vine training system
Which type of climate is defined by its proximity to a large body of water?
a. Maritime
b. Mediterranean
c. Continental
d. High Desert
A. Maritime
What is phylloxera?
a. A soil type
b. A vine louse that destroyed many of the world's vineyards in the mid-to-late 1800s
c. A hybrid
d. A species of vines
B. A vine louse that destroyed many of the world's vineyards in the mid-to-late 1800s
Name three positive effects of wind in a vineyard.
Dries a vineyard to prevent disease, can warm a vineyard, and can cool a vineyard.
What is a rain shadow?
A dry area on one side of the mountain opposite the wind, rain, and generally poor weather
Name three wine regions of the world that are affected by rain shadows.
Alsace, Rioja, and Washington State
Most quality grape varieties we see today are made from which vine species?
Vitis Vinifera
Explain why "green harvesting" is practiced.
Reduces the amount of fruit being produced by the vine and concentrates what remains.
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