Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
12 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Why are yields of Viognier usually unpredictable? |
Poor flowering and fruit set (coulure). |
|
Why is picking time crucial for Viognier? |
Ripeness of flavour very quickly leads to lose of flavour and acidity and sugar accumulation. |
|
When does Marsanne bud? |
Late. |
|
Viognier buds when? Risk? |
Early. Spring Frosts. |
|
Marsanne naturally yields? |
High |
|
Why does Marsanne do well on slopes of Northern Rhone? |
Poor stoney soils control it's natural high yields. |
|
Rousanne's specific weakness in Rhone? |
Wind resistance |
|
Why is Roussane more difficult to grow than Marsanne? |
Prone to: Poor fruit set Mildew Bunch Rot Mites |
|
Why is Grenache Blanc suitable for growth in South France and Spain? |
Early budding = vulnerable to Spring Frosts |
|
Why is Clairette suitable for the Southern Rhone? |
High yielding so poor soils and low rainfall = controlled yields |
|
What advantages does Clairette have in how it grows? |
Very upright and strong = good for bush vines without staking. |
|
What advantages does Bourboulenc have late in the season? |
Loose bunches and thick skins = good rot resistance if wet and humid |