WSET Level 2 Award Exam Study Guide with complete solutions | Rated a+

WSET Level 2 Award Exam Study Guide with complete solutions | Rated a+ Conditions of grape growing are______________, _____________, ______________ & _____________. - 1. *Sunlight* - Needed to Photosynthesis sugars from Carbon Dioxide and water 2. *Warmth* - Too little or too much can slow or stop photosynthesis 3. *Water* - Along with Carbon Dioxide, needed to make sugars 4. *Nutrients* - Small amounts needed. What is considered Climate? - The Weather (Temperature, Rainfall, Sunshine) we may expect in a typical year. 1. Affects: Sunlight, warmth and water 2. Affected by: Latitude, Altitude, the Sea (or other Large bodies of water) 3. Hot Climate: Higher Alcohol, Fuller Body, More Tannin, Less Acid 4. Moderate Climate: In between 5. Cool Climate: Lower Alcohol, lighter body, Less Tannin, More Acid How do Soils and Slopes affect grape growing? - 1. *Water* - Through drainage and retention 2. *Sunlight* - Through Aspect 3. *Warmth* - Through heat Retention and Reflection 4. *Nutrients* - Present in the Soil What factors of grape growing influence grapegrowing? - 1. *Vineyard Activities* 2. *Yields* 3. *Pests and Diseases* 4. *Harvest* What is the process of production of White Wines? - 1. Crush 2. Press