Vine Diseases and Pests
We have already covered phylloxera. Phylloxera might be the worst scourge ever to hit wine grapes, but it is by
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Wine Environments: Where Wine Producing Grapes Grow
Grapevines Need Temperate Climates Vines need long, warm periods during crucial flowering, fruit set and ripening periods After harvest, vines
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Assyrtiko: Greek Treasure
Native to Greek island of Santorini Expresses nature of island’s volcanic soil Maintains its acidity as it ripens Bone dry
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Grüner Veltliner: Jewel of the Danube
Most widely planted grape in Austria, concentrated in northeast along the Danube Large plantings in nearby areas of Moravia (Czech
Read moreVerdejo: The Spanish Knight
Native to the Rueda region of Spain High altitude vineyards with calcareous soils and wide diurnal swings Extremely aromatic grape,
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Roussanne: The Redhead
Native to Rhône region of France Unusual russet color when ripe Warm climates – rich wines – flavors of honey
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Torrontés – The Mountain Goat
Argentina – White Torrontés –Thrives in northern Salta province of Argentina –Extremely high altitude (highest vineyards in the world
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Albariño: The Mermaid
Native to Galicia in northwest Spain and northwest Portugal. Plantings in cooler areas of California, New Zealand, Uruguay, Argentina. Distinct
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Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains: The Sweetheart
Small round berries Ripens early One of the world’s oldest grapes One of the few wines that taste like grapes
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Gewurztraminer: The Spice Box
Very aromatic, spicy lychee, floral, rose, passion fruit, savory finish High natural sugar, results in… Off-dry and/or High alcohol Cool
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