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mesoclimate

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mesoclimate [¦me·zō¦klī·mət]
(climatology)
The climate of small areas of the earth's surface which may not be representative of the general climate of the district.
A climate characterized by moderate temperatures, that is, in the range 20-30°C. Also known as mesothermal climate.


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The growing season and heat unit accumulation data in Table 2 suggest that the climate in Parma is marginal for cultivation of Merlot and Chardonnay and not suitable for production of Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, yet vineyard heat unit accumulation and number of frost-free days suggest a suitable vineyard mesoclimate for production of these red wine cultivars.
Each is farmed and managed separately according to soil type and mesoclimate.
More detailed terrain characterization, for determination of insolation (exposure to sunlight) and for mesoclimate modelling, is accomplished through analysis of elevation contours using GIS software (ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst extension, ESRI, Canada).
 
 
 
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