Chile Flashcards

Question

Areas in between coastal and mountain

Answer 1

Entre Cordilleras

Answer 2

75% of grapes must come from region (85% to comply with EU) min 11.5% abv

Answer 3

``` Superior Reserva - 12% abv min Reserva Especial- 12% abv min Reserva Privada - 6 month oak min Gran Riserva- 6 month oak min ```

Answer 4

Coquimbo Aconcagua Central Valley Southern

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traditionally table grapes and Pisco Elqui, Limary, Choapa DOs Low latitute - high temps and sunlight intensity cooling from mountains and ocean to delay fruit ripneing Humboldt Current Atacama Desert

Answer 6

in Coquimbo Region nothernmost plains near coast into foothills of Andes Morning fog Syrah & Sauvignon Blanc highest vineyard 2,200m above sea level

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Coquimbo Region on Limari river, steep valley Morning fog & breezes from bay to the north and river valley Vineyards in foothills Pockets of calcareous soils which retain moisture Chardonnay, Syrah, some Pinot Noir nearer coast Inland: Cabernet, Merlot, Carmenere

Answer 8

Three sub-regions of note: Aconcagua Valley San Antonio Valley Casablanca Valley

Answer 9

Sub-region of Aconcagua Region clearest difference between Andes, Entre Cordilleras, Costsa Central - warm and dry, some cool breezes from coast, 250mm Valley sides: smaller volume, fresher Costa: morning fogs, ocean breezes for whites, Pinot, cool-style Syrah Andes: 1000m, sunny and warm days but cold air from mountains at night

Answer 10

Sub-region of Aconcagua Region only 30km inland Maritime, with hills to north and east restricting cool air from dissipating Coolest region Cold nights - spring frost SB, Chard, Pinot Noir, some peppery Syrah

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Sub-region of Aconcagua Region Undulating hills west of coastal range Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chard, SB SB is flagship - high acidity, medium body, citrus, herbaceous, wet stone

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Zone in San Antonio Valley 1990's first vineyards close to coast SB, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah

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south from Santiago Warmer and more continental Fertile, well-irrigated Valley sides, Andean foothills, more maritime areas more interesting Four sub-regions

Answer 14

Sub Region of Central Valley Region coastal ranges shelter frokm maritime Black grapes, Cab Sauv, Carmenere and Syrah good quality, inexpensive Merlot Alto Maipo: altitude vineyards, Puente Alto and Pirque sub-regions

Answer 15

High soft tannin, cassis, minty

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Area of Maipo Valley Eastern end of valley high altitude vineyards, Puente Alto and Pirque sub-regions

Answer 17

Sub Region of Central Valley Region Zones: Cachapoal Valley & Colchagua Valley

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Zone of Rapel Valley Northerly zone, warmer as cut off by coastal ranges Warm, fertile valley floor and cooler eastern end in the Andean foothills Peumo area good quality Carmenere. Winds from coast but sheltered from cold

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Zone of Rapel Valley From Andes to Pacific Warm fertile central party, cooler areas Hilly areas with high quality wines, like Apalta Western end: coastal, SB, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir East of coastal ranges, some maritime influence: Syrah and Carmenere

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Area of Colchagua Valley South facing amphitheatre, cool breezes from west and south facing slopes with poor soil Cab, Syrah, Carmenere

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Sub Region of Central Valley Region Inexpensive, high volume red Several rivers for irrigation

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Sub Region of Central Valley Region Most vineyards of Chile High volume from central Very good quality reds from dry farmed vineyards & old vines COoler, higher rainfall than Curico Old bush vine Pais and Muscat of Alexandria, 100-200 years old Carignan from Cauquenes

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Pale colour, medium body, medium acidity, strawberry & raspberry with spicy/herbal notes. low or med (-) tannin but can be rough

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From Cauquenes in south by coast Raspberry, chery, black plum, spicy, medium (+) to high acidity and tannin. Very good quality

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Three sub-regions: Itata, Bio Bio, Malleco Coastal hills dimish to the south and whole region more maritime Fungal disease

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Sub region of Southern Region Old wine region, starting to get better rep Chard, Pinot, Merlot, Cab Sauv Old bush vine of Muscat of Alexandria and Pais, can produce very good quality Old vine Cinsault of good and very good quality

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Medium alcohol, fresh acidity, red and black fruit, licorice, saline Good to very good

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Sub region of Southern Region Up to 1000mm rain Dry farmed old bush vines of traditional varieties Pinot Noir, Chard, SB, Riesling, Gewurz

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Sub region of Southern Region Small producing region SB, Chard, Pinot Noir with high acidity

Answer 30

4th largest exporter, 70% of production Free trade agreements with China and South Korea tariff-free, Japan with reduced tariff China, USA, Japan, UK, Brazil and other South American countries (MERCOSUR free trade area)

Answer 31

80% produced by: Concha y Toro Santa Rita Santa Carolina San Pedro

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Torres Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild Jackson Family

Answer 33

Movimiento de Vinateros Independientes