Wine grape growing primarily between 30-50 degrees latitude. 50 degree - cool climate wine characteristics 6-7 months to ripen, ↑ acid, ↓ sugar (alcohol), lighter color, not as fruit forward, more delicate body. 30 degree - warm climate wine characteristics 4-5 months to ripen, ↓ acid, ↑ sugar, deeper color (↑ skin to pulp ratio ...