Vineyard Management Across the Globe
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Which pest is generally managed through pheromone traps?

  • European grapevine moth (correct)
  • Phylloxera
  • Spring frosts
  • None of the above
  • What percentage of vineyard plots in Spain are less than 0.5 ha in size?

  • 78%
  • 44%
  • 66% (correct)
  • 22%
  • What is the reason for grafting the majority of vines in Spain onto resistant rootstocks?

  • Sandy soils
  • Phylloxera affected many regions (correct)
  • European grapevine moth
  • Spring frosts
  • Which regions in Spain were unaffected by Phylloxera and have some plantings of ungrafted vines?

    <p>Toro and Rueda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are far fewer producers certified as organic despite employing organic practices?

    <p>Consumers are not willing to pay a premium for organic wines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hazard in many areas with continental climates?

    <p>Spring frosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of vineyard mechanization in Spain?

    <p>Relatively limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of vineyard plots in Spain are between 0.5 and 3 ha in size?

    <p>22%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most common pests in vineyards?

    <p>European grapevine moth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affected many regions in Spain in the early 20th century?

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

    Which country has the largest vineyard plantings globally?

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

    Which country is the world's largest producer of wine by volume?

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

    What is the largest DO in Spain?

    <p>La Mancha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the density at which vines can be planted in La Mancha?

    <p>1,000 vines per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was irrigation for grape growing nationally legalized in Spain?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization controls irrigation for grape growing in each wine region in Spain?

    <p>Consejo Regulador</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cases is irrigation permitted in some wine regions in Spain?

    <p>Only during the establishment of young vines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for low production volumes in Spain despite having large vineyard areas?

    <p>Limited desire to replant old bush vines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk across many regions in Spain during the growing season?

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

    What is the average annual rainfall in some parts of Spain?

    <p>300 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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