Chile Flashcards

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1
Q

Name 4 Valle Central DO sub-regions

A
  1. Maipo
  2. Curico
  3. Rapel
  4. Maule Valley
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2
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Producers in Chile use what & to adhere to European Export Law

A

85%

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3
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Chilean Wine Law Required %

A

75%

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4
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Name 3 traits shared by San Antonio and Casablanca DO’s

A
  1. On west side of Coastal Mountains
  2. Cool Maritime climate
  3. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc
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5
Q

Where was Carmenere brought to Chile from

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Bordeaux

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6
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What brings cool, moist air and fog to the Coastal Regions of Chile

A

Humboldt current

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7
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Most vineyard plantings in Chile are made up of:

A

Reds (75% of plantings)

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8
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Maipo Valley

best known grape

A

Cabernet Sauv

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9
Q

Chile Popular Grapes

4 red, 2 white

A

Cabernet Sauv
Merlot
Carmenere
Pinot Noir

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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10
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Name 6 major regions/DO’s in Chile

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  1. Atacama
  2. Coquimbo
  3. Aconcagua
  4. Valle Central
  5. Sur
  6. Astral
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11
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What is Carmenere often mistaken for

A

Merlot

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12
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What is the largest DO in Chile

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Valle Central

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