Brazil

Question 1

Name regions within the Rio Grande do Sul

Answer 1

Serra Gaúcha
Campos de Cima da Serra
Serra do Sudeste
Campanha/Fronteira

Question 2

What are the sub-regions of Serra Gaúcha?

Answer 2

Vale dos Vinhedos DO
Altos Montes IP
Pinto Bandeira IP
Farroupilha IP
Monte Belo IP

Question 3

Name and describe the region north of Rio Grande do Sul

Answer 3

Planalto Catarinense
900-1400m altitude
Basalt soil
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Montepulciano, Sangiovese

Question 4

What is the most planted grape variety in Brazil and describe

Answer 4

Isabel/Isabella
American hybrid resistant to rot and mildew (rainy weather). Vitis labrusca and vinifera
80% of grapevines
Gives light red wine, strawberry flavour, also typical labrusca “foxy” flavour
Often used for slightly sweet and fizzy red wine

Question 5

What percentage amount do Serra Gaúcha and Campos de Cima Serra produce of Brazil’s wine production

Answer 5

85%

Question 6

Describe Vale dos Vinhedos

Answer 6

“Vineyard Valley”
First to have DO, for Merlot and Chardonnay. They ripen early enough here to not be bothered by rain in March
Notable producers: Miolo, Pizzato, Casa Valduga

Question 7

Name a notable producer in the Altos Montes IP

Answer 7

Luiz Argenta

Question 8

Describe Pinto Bandeira IP

Answer 8

Good traditional method sparkling wine. Proposed as a DO
Notable producer: Geisse

Question 9

Describe Farroupilha IP

Answer 9

Grapey sparkling wine made of Moscatel, similar like Asti
Notable producers: Irmãos Basso & Casa Perini