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Regional climate levels in viticulture

Okay kiddo, let me explain what regional climate levels mean in viticulture (which is just a fancy word for growing grapes to make wine).

So, you know how different places have different weather, right? Some places are really hot, some are really cold, some are rainy, and some are dry. That's called climate.

Now, grapes are really picky about what kind of weather they like. Some grapes grow best in hot, sunny weather, while others like cooler, rainy weather. And even within a certain type of grape, like red or white, there are different varieties that like different kinds of weather.

So, when we talk about regional climate levels in viticulture, we're talking about which types of grapes grow best in which places. For example, in a warm, sunny place like California, grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay do really well. But in a cooler place like Oregon, Pinot Noir grapes are the stars.

Winemakers have to pay very close attention to the climate of a region before they decide what kind of grapes to plant there. They want to make sure that the grapes will have the right amount of sun, rain, and temperature to grow big and juicy, and turn into delicious wine.

So, in summary, regional climate levels in viticulture mean that different types of grapes grow best in different places, depending on the climate of those regions.
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