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Ch 17 - South America Flashcards

1
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Climatic and geographic features that make the western foothills of Argentina an excellent area for grapes

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dry air, plentiful irrigation water from Andes snowmen, unlimited sun

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Fierce winter wind that affects vineyards of Argentina

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Zonda Winds

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3
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Weather threat that affects the vineyards of Argentina at harvest

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Hailstorms

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4
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Leading red grape of Argentina

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Malbec

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5
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Signature white grape of Argentina

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Torrontés

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6
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Highest level of wine quality designation used in Argentina

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DOC = Denominación de Origen Controlada

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7
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Intermediate quality designation used for wines of Argentina

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IG = Indicación Geográfica

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Designation used for table wines and regional wines in Argentina

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IP = Indicación de Procendencia

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9
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First two regions in Argentina to earn DOC status

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Luján de Cuyo and San Rafael (both in Mendoza)

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10
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Province with close to 20% of Argentina’s vineyards; known for Bonarda, Syrah, and Malbec

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San Juan

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11
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Province in Argentina known for Torrontés

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Salta

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12
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Argentina’s oldest wine-producing region

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La Rioja

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13
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Home to more than 70% of Argentina’s vineyards

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Mendoza

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14
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Term used to designate the best wines of Argentina

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Vinos Finos

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15
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High-elevation subregion of Mendoza

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Uco Valley

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16
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Label term based on minimum aging periods

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Reserva

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17
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Subregion of Mendoza located near the capital

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Maipú

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18
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Located in the far south of Argentina, this province is up and coming for sparkling wines

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Rio Negro

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19
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Subregion of Salta with very high-altitude vineyards

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Cafayate

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20
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Region located to the south of Argentina’s Cuyo (Central) region

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Patagonia

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21
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Province located just south of Mendoza

22
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Red grape known as Douce Noir

23
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White grape grown primarily for use in fortified and bulk wines in Argentina

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Pedro Giménez

24
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Pink-skinned grape used primarily for inexpensive wine and bulk wine in Argentina

25
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How long and wide is Chile

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about 3,000 miles long and rarely more than 100 miles wide

26
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One of driest places on earth; located in north of Chile

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Atacama Desert

27
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Frozen archipelago in the south of Chile

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Tierra del Fuego

28
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Reasons why Chile has been free of phylloxera

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natural barriers and strict quarantine policies

29
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Cold ocean current flowing north along Chile’s coast from polar seas

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Humboldt Current

30
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Most widely planted grape in Chile

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Cabernet Sauvignon

31
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Signature grape of Chile (once thought to be Merlot)

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Carmenère

32
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Chilean grape originally thought to be Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon Vert

33
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Geographic place of origin laws in Chile

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Denominación de Origen system

34
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Minimum requirement for place of origin, vintage, and variety on Chilean wine labels (and what higher percentage do many use for export)

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75% (many use 85% to export to EU)

35
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3 new (as of 2011) terms approved for Chilean wine labels based on east-west geography

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Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes

36
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Region surrounding city of Santiago

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Maipo Valley

37
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Cool climate subregion of the Coquimbo, well known for mineral-driven white wines

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Limari Valley

38
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Region that contains the Cachapoal and Colchagua Valleys

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Rapel Valley

39
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Warmest subregion of Aconcagua

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Aconcagua Valley

40
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Region of the Central Valley (Chile) located inland, with no maritime influence

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Curicó Valley

41
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Large area that encompasses more than 80% of Chilean vineyards

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Central Valley

42
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Northern region of Chile better known for Pisco than fine wine

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Atacama Region

43
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Region located where the valley floor widens at the southern end of the Central Valley of Chile

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Maule Valley

44
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Southernmost extreme of wine growing in Chile

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Austral Region

45
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Region with the highest rainfall of all Chile’s wine regions

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Bio-Bio Valley

46
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Subregion of the Aconcagua located close to the coast and known for white wines

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Casablanca Valley

47
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Subzone of the San Antonio Valley known for granite soils and breezy conditions

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Leyda Valley

48
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Area very close to the Atacama Desert

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Elqui Valley

49
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Wine area located at the narrowest point of Chile

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Choapa Valley

50
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Wine region located nearest the border of Argentina and Bolivia

51
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Brazil’s first DO designation region

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Vale dos Vinhedos

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