Aconcagua Flashcards

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What styles of wine are made in Valle de Casablanca DO?

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Chile’s most serious efforts at Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, though threatened by rising temperatures. Currently the zone as a whole falls into a Winkler Region I. White varieties compose 75% of vineyard acreage. Though phylloxera-free, grafting is necessary due to other nematode issues.

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Where is Valle de Leyda DO?

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San Antonio DO Zone of Aconcagua DO Région

Also in Aconagua DO:

Valle de Aconcagua DO

Valle de Casablanca DO

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What styles of wine are made in Valle de Aconcagua DO?

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White wines in the Costa areas, with super-hot mediterranean varieties (Greanache, Mourvedre) in the Andes areas. The Entre-Cordilleras areas are home to Bordeaux-styles wines including Seña by Errazuriz.

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Where is Valle de Aconcagua DO?

A

Aconcagua DO Région

Along with:

Casablanca Valley DO

San Antonio Valley DO

(Leyda Valley DO)

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5
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What are the DO Sub-Regions within Aconcagua DO Région? (+1 Zone)

N -> S

A

Valle del Aconcagua DO

Valle de Casablanca DO

Valle de San Antonio DO

(Valle de Leyda DO)

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Where is Valle de Casablanca DO?

A

Aconcagua DO Région

Along with:

Aconcagua Valley DO

San Antonio Valley DO

(Leyda Valley DO)

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What types of wines are made in Valle de San Antonio DO?

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Sauvignon Blanc, particularly in Leyda DO, which is the only DO zone in San Antonio DO.

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Where is Valle de San Antonio DO?

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Aconcagua DO Région

Contains: Leyda Valley DO

Along with:

Aconcagua Valley DO

Casablanca Valley DO

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