Atacama Flashcards
Pisco Grapes:
Moscatel
Torontel
Italia
Abilla (aromatic)
Quebranta
Negra Criolla
Uvina
Mollar (non aromatic)
Highest elevation vineyards in the Atacama desert
Around the Salar de Atacama at 11,480 ft wine called “Ayllu” or community, blend of syrah, malbec, Pinot Noir and Pais
DOs of Atacama (2)
Valle de Copiapo
Valle del Huasco
Atacama and Coquimbo have some of the highest elevation of the Andes in this administrative region
Norte Chico
Pisco Grapes:
Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria)
Moscatel Rosado
Moscatel de Austria
Torontel (moscatel Amarillo) Pais x muscat of alexandria
PX
Torrontes San Juanino
Torontel
Italia
Abilla (aromatic)
Quebranta
Negra Criolla
Uvina
Mollar (non aromatic)
Highest elevation vineyards in the Atacama desert
Around the Salar de Atacama at 11,480 ft wine called “Ayllu” or community, blend of syrah, malbec, Pinot Noir and Pais
what year did Chilean Pisco get a DO, (since rejected by the EU)
1931
(Peru got one in 1991, now only DO)
Worlds most arid non polar zone with worlds largest reserves of Copper
Atacama desert
On what parallel is the Huasco River Valley (Huasco DO)
28S
Capital city of Atacama region
Copiapo
Training system in Copiapo
Parron (pergola)
This producer has a few hectares of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc planted in Valle del Huasco DO
Vina Ventisquero
Authentic Pisco sour omits this
Egg white and bitters
Does have lemon juice (Pica lemon) and sugar
What is Acholado style of Pisco
Blend of aromatic and non aromatic grapes
What is the average rainfall in Valle de Huasco?
Less than 100 mm (4 inches)
