The needs of the vine
The needs of the vine
Wineset level 2: Study Guide
Learning outcome 1: understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine
Learning outcome 1: understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine
Learning outcome 2: understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine
Learning outcome 2: understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine
Learning Outcome 3: Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 3: Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 4 (1): Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 4 (1): Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 4 (2): Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important white grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 4 (2): Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important white grape varieties.
Learning Outcome 5 (1) : Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling wines.
Learning Outcome 5 (1) : Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling wines.
Learning Outcome 5 (2): Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sweet wines.
Learning Outcome 5 (2): Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sweet wines.
Learning Outcome 5 (3): Understand how the production process can influence the styles of fortified wines.
Learning Outcome 5 (3): Understand how the production process can influence the styles of fortified wines.
Learning Outcome 6: Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine
Learning Outcome 6: Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine
✓ Warmth > 10° C
✓ Sunlight (creates glucose)
✓ CO2
✓ Water
✓ Soil nutrients: The vine needs a small quantity of nutrients to survive (poor soil)
