VOICED: French wine under threat from climate change

The video discusses the impact of global warming on French wine production, highlighting how rising temperatures are causing grapes to ripen too quickly, affecting wine quality. It explores the challenges faced by vineyards, such as increased alcohol content and decreased acidity, and examines potential solutions like importing vines from hotter regions or reintroducing old grape varieties. The video emphasizes the importance of adapting to climate change to preserve wine production, especially in renowned regions like Burgundy and Champagne, and stresses the need for responsible practices to mitigate global warming.

What is one of the main effects of global warming on the quality of French wines?

• Increased acidity

• Improved aging potential

• Decreased alcohol content

• Increased alcohol content

Why is acidity important in wine production?

• It enhances the color of the wine

• It balances the taste and aids in aging

• It reduces the alcohol content

• It increases the sweetness

What was the historical advantage of early-ripening grape varieties in French vineyards?

• They reduced labor costs

• They enhanced flavor

• They improved yields

• They increased acidity

Which of the following is a proposed solution to adapt vineyards to climate change?

• Using more fertilizers

• Importing vines from cooler regions

• Reintroducing old grape varieties

• Increasing irrigation

What could be a consequence of temperatures rising by more than a couple of degrees in wine regions?

• Increased wine production

• Improved wine quality

• Inability to grow wine in some regions

• Decreased global wine demand