Chile Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 Valle Central DO sub-regions
A
- Maipo
- Curico
- Rapel
- Maule Valley
2
Q
Producers in Chile use what & to adhere to European Export Law
A
85%
3
Q
Chilean Wine Law Required %
A
75%
4
Q
Name 3 traits shared by San Antonio and Casablanca DO’s
A
- On west side of Coastal Mountains
- Cool Maritime climate
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc
5
Q
Where was Carmenere brought to Chile from
A
Bordeaux
6
Q
What brings cool, moist air and fog to the Coastal Regions of Chile
A
Humboldt current
7
Q
Most vineyard plantings in Chile are made up of:
A
Reds (75% of plantings)
8
Q
Maipo Valley
best known grape
A
Cabernet Sauv
9
Q
Chile Popular Grapes
4 red, 2 white
A
Cabernet Sauv
Merlot
Carmenere
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
10
Q
Name 6 major regions/DO’s in Chile
A
- Atacama
- Coquimbo
- Aconcagua
- Valle Central
- Sur
- Astral
11
Q
What is Carmenere often mistaken for
A
Merlot
12
Q
What is the largest DO in Chile
A
Valle Central