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Central Valley Flashcards

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What are the 5 sub-regions of central valley?

A
  1. Maipo Valley
  2. Rapel Valley
  3. Curcio Valley
  4. Maule Valley
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What sub-region in central valley produces minty CS?

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Maipo Valley

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What native grape is grown on the warm valley floors of Cachapoal Valley?

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Carmenere

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What 2 black grapes grown on the cool east side of Cachapoal valley?

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CS

SY

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What are the warm fertile sub-regions of Curico & Maule Valley known for?

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Inexpensive blended wine

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What old vine is grown in the cooler Maule Valley?

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Carignan

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What is the climate of Central Valley?

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Warm

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Why is inexpensive fruity wine made in Central Valley?

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Grapes ripen easily due to warmth

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What are the 2 sub regions of Rapel Valley?

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  1. Cachapoal Valley

2. Colchagua Valley

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What cools premium sites in Maipo Valley?

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Mountain air

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What is the style of reds made in Colchagua Valley?

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Full bodied

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Does Colchagua Valley receive ocean influence?

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Yes

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Why do Maule Valley wines have higher acidity than Curico Valley?

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It’s cooler

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What is the style of old vine Carignan from Curico/Maule Valley?

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full bodied

Intense concentrated

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