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Diurnal temp variation |
- difference between highest temp of the day and the lowest of the night - this impacts the grapes ripening pattern as the heat of the day promotes sugar accumulation while the cooler night temps preserves acidity levels |
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continental climate |
- strong temp variations from day to night and between seasons - found when surrounded inland by large landmasses |
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cool-climate viticulture |
- found in high latitudes and high altitudes - selecting cold hardy or early ripening grapes and frost protection systems |
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mediterranean |
- summers are normally dry, warm to hot and sunny, winters are mild - reliable growing season characterized by plenty of sunshine and heat makes it a climate prized by grape growers |
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maritime |
- found near oceans or large bodies of water - acts as temperature moderators - warm (but not hot) summers and cool (but not cold) winters |
