By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 5, 2026

Climate

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DEFINITION

Climate

Climate refers to the long term weather patterns, including temperature, sunlight, wind and rainfall of a particular region which directly influence grape growth from bud break to harvest. Climate decides the wine’s style, determining whether it is cool climate (high acidity, lower alcohol, red fruit notes) or warm climate (high alcohol, lower acidity, black fruit notes).

Did you know? Although, most grapes prefer moderate climates, scientists have successfully grown grapes in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica!

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