Ecuador Grapes and Wine

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The agriculture in Ecuador is varied. There are four regions that exist, which are the Pacific Coast, the Andes and Central Highlands, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands. Each region has different climates that mean diverse types of plant growing there. The grape cultivation is an activity, that has been done for hundreds of year around the world. Its cultivation started in Egypt and then extended around Europe in countries like Spain, Italy and Portugal. Traditional producers and exporters are European countries, but in a few years grape production has increased in countries like Chile, which currently is the second largest exporter of this fruit. Late last century, growing grapes was consolidated in Ecuador, but just with a few hectares from tropical climate. During the last 15 years Ecuador has started to be more competitive in this area, making a better wine.

Wine is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting juice form grapes. There is a variety of wine and they are classified by the carbon dioxide content, for its role as a beverage; in color, with everything being white or red carries, for its alcohol content, and its sugar level. “Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties have tended to produce higher sugar to total acid ratios, greater berry weights, and greater potential wine quality” (Jones, 2000). The climate and the land and important factors for cultivate of the Vitis viniferous because there are susceptible to diseases that could happen in condition of high wet. In order to get an optimal development of the vineyard, most experts recommend zones with a hot and dry climate. The temperature has to be moderate and warm for a long time.

“The quality of grapes for wine depends on both the variety and the environment in this...

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...of development. Europe was the principal exporter of wine, contries like Italy, Spain, France controlled the market then UU.EE. had the initiative. However, nowadays Chile, a South American country, is one of the most important exporters of wine and grapes in the world. This provides a guideline for countries like Ecuador to grow quickly if they invest properly.

Works Cited

Jones, G. V. (2000). Climate influences on grapevine phenology, grape composition, and wine production and quality for Bordeaux. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 249-261.
Kenny, G. J. (1992). The effects of climate variability and change on grape suitability in Europe. Journal of Wine Research, 163-183.
Rankine, B. C. (1971). Influence of grape variety, climate and soil on grape composition and on the composition and quality of table wines. En B. C. Rankine, vitis (págs. 33-50).

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