Burgundy Climate Quiz
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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?

  • Maritime
  • Tropical
  • Mediterranean
  • Continental (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>The Morvan hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average annual rainfall in Burgundy?

    <p>700 millimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy has a climate that is slightly drier and warmer than the Côte d’Or?

    <p>Mâconnais</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result in under-ripe tannins in the finished wines in Burgundy?

    <p>Cool vintage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weather condition can be a challenge for vineyards in Burgundy?

    <p>Frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant problem for vineyards if severe spring frosts occur after budburst in Burgundy?

    <p>Reduced yields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recent weather phenomenon in Burgundy has made the vines more vulnerable to frost?

    <p>Warmer than usual winters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can lead to reduced yields or a total loss of the vine crop?

    <p>Hail damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the limited use of anti-hail netting in vineyards?

    <p>It causes too much shading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common preventative action against hail damage in vineyards?

    <p>Seeding thunderclouds with silver iodide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy was particularly affected by hail between 2012 and 2015?

    <p>Côte de Beaune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can disrupt flowering and fruit set in vineyards if it occurs early in the growing cycle?

    <p>Rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can extended periods of rain during the growing season increase the threat of in vineyards?

    <p>Fungal diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can too much rain just before harvest lead to in vineyards?

    <p>Dilution of the grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can hot, dry summers cause in vineyards?

    <p>Drought-stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor determines the style and quality of wines in Burgundy?

    <p>Aspect and elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Burgundy is dominated by limestone in the vineyard soils?

    <p>Côte de Nuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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