Viticulture is the art and science of wine growing.
What are the factors for productions?
Location, Climate, topography, soil, grape varieties, viticulture, harvest, vintage, vintage variation, terroir, regional wine laws, and historical background
Location, Climate, topography, soil, grape varieties, viticulture, harvest, vintage, vintage variation, back draft, alsace
What are the four factors that will help determine where the vineyard is located?
Site Selection, Goals, Regional Laws, Financial Considerations
Site Selection, Goals
Site selection is determining where the grapes will be grown.
The goals of the winemaker and/or owner and production scale of the winery help determine the location.
Most wine growing occurs between 30 and 50 degrees north and south latitudes.
The is the climate for the entire wine region.
The is the climate at the vineyard level.
The climate at the single row or vine is the .
What are the important climate types?
Continental, Maritime, Mediterranean, High Dessert
Koppen Climate, Savannah, High Plains