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Aconcagua Flashcards

1
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Matetic is here

A

Rosario

Between Casablanca and San Antonio

More in San Antonio

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What DO area is Errazuriz located in

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Aconcagua Valley DO, Panque-hue (Entre Cordilleras)

Makes Sena a Bordeaux blend that placed ahead of Lafite and Margaux in 2004 Berlin Tasting

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Subzones of Aconcagua DO

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Valle de Casablanca
Valle de San Antonio (Leyda Zone)
Valle del Aconcagua (Panquehue, DO area is most famous)

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4
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Major grape of San Antonio

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Sauvignon Blanc

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5
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where is Kingston family Vineyards

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Casablanca Valley

(Aconcagua)

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6
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Where is Matetic

A

Rosario valley between Casablanca and San Antonio valleys

Aconcagua

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7
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Robert Mondavi partnered with Eduardo Chadwick of Errasuriz form this winery in 1995

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Sena

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8
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DO areas of Valle de Casablanca

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the entire DO is costa

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9
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Do areas in Zone Leyda DO (Valle de San Antonio)

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San Juan
Santo Domingo (both Costa)

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DO areas of Valle de Aconcagua

(Aconcagua region)

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Costa: Quillota

Entre Cordilleras:
Hijuelas
Catenu
Panquehue
Laillay
San Felipe

Andes:
Santa Maria
Calle Larga
San Esteban

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11
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naturally low vigor vines in Casablanca are prone to this viticultural hazard

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Nematodes (need resistant rootstock)

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12
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first to plant in San Antonio Valley

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Vina Leyda

1997

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important pioneers of San Antonio Valley

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Casa Marin
Matetic
Amayna
Vina Leyda

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14
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Casa Marin won a campaign for this DO Area in 2018 San Antonio Valley

A

Lo Abarca

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15
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this wine beat Lafite and Margaux in 2004 Berlin tasting

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Errasuriz Sena (bordeaux blend)

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16
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first coastal influenced wine region of the modern era in Chile (1990s)

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Casablanca valley

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17
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Why do many producers in Chile use rootstocks despite being free of phylloxera?

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Nematodes - especially in the sandy soils of Casablanca resistant rootstocks are utilized

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18
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What is La Cumbre?

A

100% Syrah
Errazuriz
Aconcagua

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19
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Highest peak in Americas

A

Aconcagua peak

The Aconcagua DO region in Chile is named for the Aconcagua river, not the highest peak in the Americas, which is on the Argentinian side of the border. The peak is 6.960.8 meters high.

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20
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Aconcagua is near this city

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The Aconcagua DO is in the administrative region of Valparaíso, which is one of two major cities in the region, the other being Santiago, 120 miles southeast.

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21
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Major producers of Valle de Casablanca

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Veramonte, Casas del Bosque, Kingston, Laroche Punto Alto, Morandé, Montsecano

22
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Two official DOs of San Antonio Valley (Aconcagua)

San Antonio is directly south of Casablanca

A

two official DO zones: Leyda Valley and Lo Abarco

23
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This zone in Aconcagua is the premier producing zone

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Casablanca has become the Aconcagua DO’s most prominent zone of production

24
Q

Where does the Coastal Range and the Andes Converge, (East West River Valley)

A

Aconcagua River Valley

25
Q

Where is Manzanar vineyard?

A

Aconcagua Costa,
Schist soil close to the sea. Errazuriz makes a Chardonnay from this vineyard

26
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Who is the Winemaker for Vina Errazuriz in Aconcagua Valley

A

Francisco Baettig

27
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These two areas of Aconcagua are outside the existing subregions

A

Valle de Marga-Marga
Zapallar

28
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Aconcagua Region takes its name from this

A

Aconcagua River

Which is named after Mt. Aconcagua, highest peak in South America (its in Mendoza)

29
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Valle del Aconcagua DO spans these areas

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Last of the truly transverse river valleys in Chile, Runs through Costa, Entre Cordellieras and Andes areas

30
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Why is the interior valley of Valle de Aconcagua better for reds

A

the river turns sharply near Quillota and blocks the ocean air

31
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soil of the costa area of Valle de Aconcagua

A

schist, slate

32
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Between these towns in Valle del Aconcagua, there is a broad, square shaped sun-scorched vale, ideal for Grenache and Mourvedre

A

San Felipe
Los Andes

33
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What year was Vina Errazuriz established

A

1870

34
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Most planted grapes in Valle de Aconcagua

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Carmenere

35
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Area of Casablanca DO

A

Casablanca

36
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Two most planted grapes of Casablanca DO
(Aconcagua)

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

37
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Winemaker of Kingston Family Vineyards in Casablanca

A

Byron Kosuge

Compared the region to Sta Rita Hills

38
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Soil of Casablanca

A

Reddish clay overlaying quartz rich granite

39
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Areas of Valle de San Antonio DO
(Aconcagua)

A

San Juan
Santo Domingo (Costa)
(Leyda DO Zone)

Lo Abarca
Cartagena
Algarrobo (all outside Leyda DO)

40
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What year were the first vines planted in Valle de san Antonio DO

A

1998

First wine 2001

41
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Most planted grape of Valle de San Antonio

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Synonymous with Leyda DO

42
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What is the DO zone of San Antonio DO

A

Valle de Leyda DO Zone

DO areas within Leyda: San Juan, Santo Domingo (both Costa)

DO Areas outside Leyda: Lo Abarca, Cartagena, Algarrobo

43
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This Zone DO is in the southernmost sector of San Antonio DO (Aconcagua)

A

Leyda DO

44
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First vines of San Antonio were planted by this winery in 1998

A

Vina Leyda

45
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Soil of Leyda DO

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Clay.

Susceptible to rot and coastal humidity

46
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Which DO is cooler: Leyda or Casablanca

A

Leyda

47
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Central subzone and most extreme cool climate of San Antonio DO

A

Lo Abarca

48
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First producer in Lo Abarca DO (San Antonio)

A

Casa Marin

49
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Warmest, driest and most inland subzone of San Antonio DO

A

Rosario

Only producer is Matetic, demeter certified

50
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First winery to plant Syrah in San Antonio

A

Matetic, Demeter certified, in 1999

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