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Which factor influences the potential quality of individual vineyard sites in Burgundy?
Which factor influences the potential quality of individual vineyard sites in Burgundy?
- Proximity to the Mediterranean
- Annual rainfall
- Aspect (correct)
- Altitude
What type of climate does Burgundy have?
What type of climate does Burgundy have?
- Maritime
- Tropical
- Mediterranean
- Continental (correct)
Which grape varieties are suitable for the relatively short summers in Burgundy?
Which grape varieties are suitable for the relatively short summers in Burgundy?
- Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (correct)
- Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot
- Riesling and Gewürztraminer
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
What provides protection from rainfall in the Côte d’Or region of Burgundy?
What provides protection from rainfall in the Côte d’Or region of Burgundy?
What is the average annual rainfall in Burgundy?
What is the average annual rainfall in Burgundy?
Which region in Burgundy has a climate that is slightly drier and warmer than the Côte d’Or?
Which region in Burgundy has a climate that is slightly drier and warmer than the Côte d’Or?
What can result in under-ripe tannins in the finished wines in Burgundy?
What can result in under-ripe tannins in the finished wines in Burgundy?
Which weather condition can be a challenge for vineyards in Burgundy?
Which weather condition can be a challenge for vineyards in Burgundy?
What is a significant problem for vineyards if severe spring frosts occur after budburst in Burgundy?
What is a significant problem for vineyards if severe spring frosts occur after budburst in Burgundy?
What recent weather phenomenon in Burgundy has made the vines more vulnerable to frost?
What recent weather phenomenon in Burgundy has made the vines more vulnerable to frost?
Which factor can lead to reduced yields or a total loss of the vine crop?
Which factor can lead to reduced yields or a total loss of the vine crop?
What is the main reason for the limited use of anti-hail netting in vineyards?
What is the main reason for the limited use of anti-hail netting in vineyards?
What is the most common preventative action against hail damage in vineyards?
What is the most common preventative action against hail damage in vineyards?
Which region in Burgundy was particularly affected by hail between 2012 and 2015?
Which region in Burgundy was particularly affected by hail between 2012 and 2015?
What can disrupt flowering and fruit set in vineyards if it occurs early in the growing cycle?
What can disrupt flowering and fruit set in vineyards if it occurs early in the growing cycle?
What can extended periods of rain during the growing season increase the threat of in vineyards?
What can extended periods of rain during the growing season increase the threat of in vineyards?
What can too much rain just before harvest lead to in vineyards?
What can too much rain just before harvest lead to in vineyards?
What can hot, dry summers cause in vineyards?
What can hot, dry summers cause in vineyards?
Which factor determines the style and quality of wines in Burgundy?
Which factor determines the style and quality of wines in Burgundy?
Which region in Burgundy is dominated by limestone in the vineyard soils?
Which region in Burgundy is dominated by limestone in the vineyard soils?
