Spain

Q.
The climate in Spain can be divided into three different climatic zones. What are the three zones and give the climate for each one.

1. North & North West Coast

   • Moderate maritime,

   • dominated by the Atlantic

2. The East Coast (Catalunya to Levante)

   • Warm Mediterranean,

   • with vineyard temperatures often moderated by the sea (breezes) or altitude.

3. Meseta Central

   • Hot continental

   • with very high summer temperatures and little rainfall.

Q.
What are the two main climatic challenges throughout most of Spain? (except the moderate maritime in the north and north west)

A.

• Heat

• Lack of water

Q.
What are the advantages of the heat and lack of water experienced in Spain?

A.
Low fungal disease pressure.

Q.
Which method of vine training is common in Spain to deal with the heat and lack of water?

A.
Low density bush vines.