Chapter 36 - Chile

Question 1

What is Chile’s GI scheme called?

Answer 1

Denominaciones de Origen (DO)

Question 2

What are the four principal regions of Chile?

Answer 2

Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Central Valley and Southern Region

Question 3

What terms may appear on labels of Chilean wine to denote the distance from the coast?

Answer 3

Costa
Entre Cordilleras
Andes

Question 4

Generally speaking, what is the climate in Chile?

Answer 4

The vineyards of Chile have a warm Mediterranean climate.

Question 5

What are the principal black grape varieties of Chile?

Answer 5

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carmenere
Syrah
Pinot Noir

Question 6

What are the principal white grape varieties of Chile?

Answer 6

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Question 7

What grape variety is used for the production of the grape brandy Pisco in Chile?

Answer 7

Muscat of Alexandria

Question 8

What are some key appellations from the Coquimbo Region of Chile?

Answer 8

Elqui Valley

Limari Valley

Question 9

What is one of the biggest challenges within the Coquimbo Region of Chile?

Answer 9

Lack of water, which makes irrigation essential and is expensive.

Question 10

What are the sub-valleys of the Aconcagua Region?

Answer 10

Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley
Leyda Valley

Question 11

What are the sub-valleys of the Central Valley Region of Chile?

Answer 11

Maipo Valley
Cachapoal Valley
Colchagua Valley
Curico Valley
Maule Valley

Question 12

What are the sub-regions of the Southern Region of Chile?

Answer 12

Itata Valley
Bio Bio Valley
Malleco Valley