IMPORTANT WORDS
Wine – alc. bev. made from fermented grape juice
Grape – berry, fruit of the vine
Vinification – process of turning grape juice into wine
Viticulture – process of growing the vine plant
Vine – creeping plant that produces the grape
Vineyard – piece of land where vines are planted
Winery – place where vinification takes place
Vintner – merchant or wine maker
Oenology – Greek word – Oinos(wine) + logy(study)
Must – grape juice that will be made into wine
, FACTORS INFLUENCING THE
CHARACTER OF WINE
(1) Soil
- Rich soils are not suitable for vine. The most suitable soil
for grapevines not only provides the necessary nutrients but
also allows the vines to develop deep root structures.
- So, porous, loose soil, well-drained soil, pebbly, gravelly
soil are the most suitable soil for grapevine growing.
(2) Grape variety
- There are many varieties of grapes are available. Each
variety has its own individual flavor, odors, texture and bouquet.
- Different grapes produce different quality wines.
Wine – alc. bev. made from fermented grape juice
Grape – berry, fruit of the vine
Vinification – process of turning grape juice into wine
Viticulture – process of growing the vine plant
Vine – creeping plant that produces the grape
Vineyard – piece of land where vines are planted
Winery – place where vinification takes place
Vintner – merchant or wine maker
Oenology – Greek word – Oinos(wine) + logy(study)
Must – grape juice that will be made into wine
, FACTORS INFLUENCING THE
CHARACTER OF WINE
(1) Soil
- Rich soils are not suitable for vine. The most suitable soil
for grapevines not only provides the necessary nutrients but
also allows the vines to develop deep root structures.
- So, porous, loose soil, well-drained soil, pebbly, gravelly
soil are the most suitable soil for grapevine growing.
(2) Grape variety
- There are many varieties of grapes are available. Each
variety has its own individual flavor, odors, texture and bouquet.
- Different grapes produce different quality wines.
