Page 7 - Wine 101

WINE IS MADE IN THE VINEYARD

Wine grape growing primarily

between 30-50 degrees latitude

• 50 degree - cool climate wine

characteristics

6-7 months to ripen, ↑ acid, ↓

sugar (alcohol), lighter color, not
as fruit forward, more delicate

body

• 30 degree - warm climate wine

characteristics

4-5 months to ripen, ↓ acid, ↑
sugar, deeper color (↑ skin to

pulp ratio), fuller body, more fruit
forward