Ch 17: South America - Brazil Flashcards
Where does Brazil rank in wine production in South America?
Third
The two geographical indication categories of Brazil
Denominação de Origem (DO) [highest]
Indicação de Origem (IO)
Brazil’s six wine-producing regions
Serra Gaúcha
Campanha
Serra do Sudeste
Campos de Cima da Serra
Planalto Catarinense
Vale do São Francisco (Valley of Saint Francis)
What is Brazil’s main wine state?
Rio Grande do Sul
What wine-producing region is considered the cradle of Brazilian wine production (responsible for over 85% of the country’s wine)?
Serra Gaúcha
Four leading vinifera of Serra Gaúcha
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Tannat
Wine-producing region settled by Italian immigrants
Serra Gaúcha
In Serra Gaúcha, what grapes are used in Charmat method sparkling wines?
Malvasia
Moscato
In Serra Gaúcha, what grapes are used for classic method sparkling wines?
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
What is Brazil’s first (and only) DO?
Vale dos Vinhedos DO
Vale dos Vinhedos DO is located in what main wine-producing region?
Serra Gaúcha
Viticulture is fairly new to this area, being introduced in the 1970s but only seeing large-scale plantings since the early 2000s
Serra do Sudeste
Name the four main wine-producing regions located in the state of Río Grande do Sul
Serra Gaúcha
Campanha
Serra do Sudeste
Campos de Cima da Serra
The highest elevation vineyards in the country are found in what main wine-producing region
Planalto Catarinense
What region produces two harvests a year
Vale do São Francisco (Valley of Saint Francis)
