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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard in many areas with continental climates?

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

What is the level of vineyard mechanization in Spain?

<p>Relatively limited (A)</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% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most common pests in vineyards?

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

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

<p>Phylloxera (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the largest vineyard plantings globally?

<p>Spain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Italy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest DO in Spain?

<p>La Mancha (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was irrigation for grape growing nationally legalized in Spain?

<p>1996 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Consejo Regulador (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mildew (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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