Climat

Climate
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Climate is the average and variations of weather in a region over long periods of time. Climate zones can be defined using parameters such as temperature and rainfall.

The climate in Bordeaux is generally temperate with a short winter and a high degree of humidity generated by the close proximity of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Climate and Varieties
Bordeaux has a very temperate climate which is due to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean, an effect which reaches far inland thanks to the presence of the Gironde Estuary.

Climate
is critical to the production of good-quality wine grapes. Climate includes the level of heat, sunshine, rainfall and wind. Each grape variety has specific conditions of climate which suit it best.

Climat (clee-mah)
The French term for climate, although it is often used to refer to a region or vineyard that has a unifying characteristic. The English term would be "microclimate."
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CLIMAT
A term used in France, particularly in Burgundy, to describe a vineyard site by its climatic a geographic characteristics.

Cool Climate Grapes
The most frequently encountered problem, if it is a problem, is low pH and high TA.

Climate conditions have been erratic with many producers saying it's been a tough and difficult vintage.

Climate, as measured by temperature and rainfall
Sunlight energy
Topography (altitude, slope, etc.)
Soil's physical and chemical characteristics
Soil water relations
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Climate
Grape varieties should be planted in micro-climates that maximize their potential - e.g.

Climate conditions of Texas force viticulturists to harvest the grapes in advance, usually at the end of July, two months in advance before the harvest takes place in California.

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The prevailing conditions of temperature, humidity and wind pertaining to a region or area, in general (on an annual or seasonal basis).
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In climates with summer rainfall, molds such as oidium, mildew, white rot, grey rot (see box at left) and black rot may be prevented by regular sprayings of a solution of copper sulfate, slaked lime and water (Bordeaux mixture).

The climate is favourable to white grape varieties which are able to ripen in these regions. The most widely known are the "müllerurgau" and the "reichensteiner".
Epaule :
Corresponds to the part of a bottle where the neck widens ...

The climate of that given year
"It was particularly cool in Napa in '05 so they had to harvest earlier that year."
Characteristics of the wine
"You should be able to immediately smell the strawberries and stewed plums on the nose." ...

The climate in North Carolina is well suited for growing grapes, which is why there are so many independently owned vineyards across the state. The wine industry creates millions of dollars of revenue collectively for the wineries in North Carolina.

Cool climate dwellers should find the grape recommendations for New York State of interest. The Geneva Research Station of Cornell University lists their evaluations at the link URL:
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Best in warm climates. If grown in hot conditions, the wine produced has a jammy, stewed flavour.
Varietal/Blend
Often blended with Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

A handful of climate-savvy winemakers such as Graves are trying to rouse their colleagues to action before it is too late, but to little avail. Some winemakers are even rejoicing in the higher temperatures of recent years.

Ontario has a climate similar to the great wine regions of Germany and France.
The Niagara peninsula has over 80 wineries and Lake Erie north shore sports about a dozen more.

COMTESSA: Cool climate cultivar derived from the Traminer and Madeleine Angevine varieties. Claimed to produce fruity white wines similar to those of White Riesling. Has good winter hardiness and bunchrot resistance.

Terroir: The climate, geology, aspect, soil type, rainfall and myriad other factors which are believed to influence the quality of a wine via the grapes from which it is fermented.

Chardonnay - cool climate: tropical fruit, citrus fruit in slightly warmer climes and melon in warm regions. With increasing proportion of malolactic fermentation, Chardonnay loses green apple and takes on creamy notes, Apple, pear, peach, apricot ...

AVAAcronym for American Viticultural Area, indicating wine-growing regions as defined through geographic and climatic boundaries by the Federal Government. Theoretically, the American version of the French AOC system.

Malic acid levels are higher in grapes grown in cool climates or under dense shaded grapevine canopies.

Indeed, the choice of a type of vine depends on the ground and the climate: the Cinsault, for example be a type of vine recommended in the Vaucluse (it be contained in the composition des wine red and rosé of Cote du Rhone), ...

Climat named and delimited plot of wine-growing land, equivalent of a Bordeaux cru.The best of these named plots form part of the appellation and appear on the label.e.g.: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru "Les Damodes".

Appellations A geographically-based name for a winegrowing region that is believed to show unique characteristics of soil, climate and more.

This process usually takes place in cold climates in which the grapes may not ripen sufficiently to generate enough alcohol. It is often illegal, especially in warm climates, and may be rejected by some producers, even where legal.
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The variety excels in cooler climates, where its tendency to ripen slowly makes it an excellent source for sweet wines made from grapes attacked by the noble rot Botrytis cinerea, ...

This grape matures and ripens slowly, and has a thin skin therefore it thrives in warm, dry climates. Limestone soil tends to produce more robust aromas in the finished wine.

While Cabernet Sauvignon can grow in a variety of climates, its suitability as a varietal wine or as a blend component is strongly influenced by the warmth of the climate.

The wine will vary in style according to the regional and climatic variations. It may be dry, with high acid and slightly sweet through to very sweet if the fruit has been affected by botrytis and/or frost.

In cool climates, as in northern Europe and the eastern United States, however, lack of sufficient heat to produce ripening may necessitate harvesting the grapes before they reach full maturity.

I believe it would be a crime to reduce the ageworthiness of high quality, cool climate, varietal wines by using either micro-oxygenation or topping.

However, its Mediterranean climate and hilly terrain make it a great place to plant grapes. About 85% of the island is covered by mountainous plateaus that feature granite and volcanic soil, creating sloped vineyards that can best soak up the sun.

Mainly found in cooler, damper climatic conditions than its offspring. Shows moderately vigorous growth and earlier wood and crop maturation than Cabernet Sauvignon.

In the context of wine production, terroir is a concept that encompasses the varieties of grapes used, elevation and shape of the vineyard, type and chemistry of soil, climate and seasonal conditions, and the local yeast cultures.

Now strongly suspected of being a mutation particularly suited to cooler, damper climatic conditions.

Its grapes are grown in various regional California climates, including the sunny days and cool mountain night breezes of the Sierra Foothills, the scorching heat of the Central Valley and the cooler, maritime conditions of Napa Valley.

If grown and processed in a cooler climate, a late harvest will retain more of the crisp acidity than a late harvest produced in a warmer climate.

In cooler climates, higher levels of tartaric and malic acidity tend to be present in grapes while warmer climates have higher levels of sugar, and thus, less acidity.

Australian wine region known for its cooler climate. Australia produced lakes of bad wine over the past few years - especially Chardonnay and Shiraz - and, as a result, saw its industry suffer.

The vintage is important in cool climates, such as France, Canada and Germany, where the weather varies significantly from year to year.

Defines a legal grape-growing area distinguished by geographical features, climate, soil, elevation, history and other definable boundaries. Rules vary widely from region to region, and change often.

Although low in tannin Barbera tends to be appreciated in warm climates for still retaining some important acidity when ripe.

Botrytis cinerea: The fungus that attacks the grape skins under specific climatic conditions (usually alternating periods of moisture and sunny weather). It causes the grape to become superconcentrated because it causes a natural dehydration.

These acids are natural to grapes (the ratios of these acids according to many factors such as grape variety, soil type, climate, temperature and levels of rainfall).

The warmer the growing climate, the higher the pH of the wine made, the cooler the climate, the lower the pH. The scale is from 0 to 14, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline.

AVAs are defined officially by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) based on geographic, climatic and historical criteria.

chaptalization, common cool climate winemaking procedure which compensates for underripe grapes by adding sugar to the fermentation vat in order to produce a more alcoholic wine.

"Botrytis Cinerea", a mold or fungus that attacks grapes in humid climate conditions, causing the concentration of sugar and acid content by making grapes at a certain level of maturity shrivel.

Under humid climate conditions, Botrytis cinerea attacks grapes on the vines, leaving them shrivelled and dehydrated.

Pinot Gris/Grigio -Like Pinot Blanc, one of the white grapes of the Pinot family, and like Riesling, Pinot Grigio loves cold climates.

Clone: a vine so produced to better adapt to climatic or geologic conditions. You will often hear in discussion of the grape of "the Romanée-Conti clone of Pinot noir as opposed to the "Volnay" clone.

Like pinot blanc, one of the white grapes of the pinot family, and like riesling and gewürztraminer, pinot grigio loves cold climates.

This white grape is capable of developing intense flavors at lower ripeness levels, making it an ideal cultivar for Germany's northern climate. Under the right weather conditions, Riesling will ripen late into autumn, rendering late-harvest styles.

Viticultural area: A well-defined region with climate, soil, elevation and physical features which set it apart from surrounding areas.
Viticulturist: Person responsible for tending to the growth and maintenance of the grapevines.

Terroir
French term describing the interaction of soil, climate, topography and grape variety in a specific site, imprinting the wine and making each wine from a specific site distinct
Thin
Lacking body, depth, intensity, richness and flavor.

Terroir: A French term for the combination of soil, climate and all other factors that influence the ultimate character of a wine.
Tokay: A dessert wine made in Hungary from dried Furmint grapes.
Trocken: German for "dry." ...

See also: Wine, Grape, Region, White, Vineyard