17 Chile

Question 1

When started the history of sparkling wines in Chile?

Answer 1

in the nineteenth century

Question 2

Which importance has the sparkling wine production in Chile?

Answer 2

it has grown rapidly but is still just a small part

Question 3

How where the most sparkling wines produced?

Answer 3

tank method (90%)

Question 4

Which varieties are used for the production?

Answer 4

• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Sauvignon Blanc

Question 5

When is harvest time for sparkling grapes in Chile?

Answer 5

early February until the first week in March (zone dependent)

Question 6

Name key regions for sparkling wine production in Chile

Answer 6

• Casablanca
• San Antonio (Leyda)
• Limarí (cooled by the Pacific Ocean)
• Curicó (some parts are coastal and cooled by the ocean)
• Bío Bío (southerly latitude, open to the influence of the ocean
• Itata
• Maule

Question 7

Which grape varieties are especially used in Itata and Maule?

Answer 7

• Moscatel (Muscat)

- País

Question 8

In which areas irrigation is permitted?

Answer 8

all of them expect for Itata (higher rainfall)

Question 9

Name the largest producers of sparkling wine in Chile

Answer 9

• Valdivieso
• Vina Mar
• Undurraga

Question 10

How are the domestic sales and the export split?

Answer 10

• two-thirds domestic sales

- one-third export

Question 11

Which are the main export countries?

Answer 11

• Japan (by far the largest)
• Columbia
• Brazil