Why do we often select sites with low to medium rainfall when establishing a vineyard?
A. Drier conditions reduce the risk of pest and disease problems
B. To increase the size of the canopy
C. It’s easier to prune the vines
D. To increase the amount of fruit the vines produce
Higher temperatures generally result in higher sugar levels and reduced acidity.
A. True
B. False
The key stages of berry growth are:
A. Berry set, berry formation and berry ripening
B. Inflorescence formation, berry set and berry ripening
C. Berry formation, veraison and berry ripening
D. Flowering, berry formation and veraison
Veraison is when:
A. The leaves change from green to yellow
B. The flowers turn into berries
C. The berries become more acidic
D. The berries soften and in some cases change colour