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1. Fill in the missing words in the paragraph below. (6 marks)

The flowers of nearly all commercial grape varieties are hermaphrodite, that is, they

contain both _ ____MALE______and ___ FEMALE_____ organs within the same

flower. A __CROSSING____occurs when pollen from one grape variety is used to

fertilize ovules (eggs) of a different variety of the same species. Some CROSSINGS /

such as __PINOTAGE__ (Pinot Noir X Cinsault) in South Africa are long

established in the vineyards of the world. The only way to ensure that one vine has

the same characteristics as another is to take a ____CUTTING_____and allow it to

grow into a new vine.

2 True/ False Questions (19 marks)

Identify if a statement is true or false. Circle the correct answer. Each question is worth 1 mark

Example answer

Phylloxera is a vine disease. True / False This statement is false as phylloxera is an insect pest.

1. Seyval Blanc is a crossing. False. Seyval Blanc is a hybrid

2. Rhine Riesling, Laski Rizling and Olasz Riesling are all

alternative names for the same grape variety.

False.

3. The Gulf Stream has a warming effect on the climate of

western Europe.

True.

4. A maritime climate where most of the rainfall occurs in

winter is known as a Mediterranean Climate.

True.

5. A severe winter frost may damage the graft and cause the

death of the vine.

True.

6. Coulure causes the vine leaves to turn yellow and reduces

photosynthesis.

False. Chlorosis is the cause. Coulure is the term used when the flower does not set.

7. Guyot is an example of spur training. False. Guyot is an example of cane pruning.

8. Both grey rot and noble rot are caused by botrytris cinerea. True.

9. Downy mildew is a caused by a fungus native to Europe. False. Downy mildew or Peronospera was brought over from USA.

10. The grape harvest in France usually take place about 110

days after the vine has flowered. True

VARIETIES / CULTIVARS

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11. The principal advantage of machine harvesting is speed. True.

12. Baumé and Oechsle are both measures of must weight. True.

13. In cold climates grape must often needs to be acidified. False. Grape must is de-acidified.

14. In marginal climates the harvest often takes place at night. False. Grapes are normally picked during the day.

15. Saignée is a technique used to make rosé wines.

True.

16. Wines made by carbonic maceration usually age well. False. These wines are made for youthful consumption.

17. Large casks have a more marked effect on the flavour of

wine than small casks.

False. There is more surface contact to the wine in smaller casks.

18. Oak chips can be used to give flavour to inexpensive wines. True.

19. Red wines are generally bottled much younger than whites. False.

Total Mark

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