Chile

Question 1

When did viticulture arrive in the New World?

Answer 1

16th century - by way of Spanish Conquistadors

Question 2

Why did South American viticulture struggle in the 17th century

Answer 2

Spanish law heavily restricted wine production in favor of Iberian producers - tho these laws were often ignored

Question 3

When did Chile, Argentina, and Brazil achieve their independence?

Answer 3

early 19th century

Question 4

The only major winemaking country that remains 100% phylloxera free

Answer 4

Chile

Question 5

Mission is known as _____ in Chile

Answer 5

Pais

Question 6

Pais is known as ______ ______ on the Canary Islands

Answer 6

Listan Prieto

Question 7

In what year was Chilean wine law established

Answer 7

1995

Question 8

DO stands for…

Answer 8

Denomination of Origin

Question 9

Chilean wine law dictates the __% rule for vintage, variety, denomination of origin; though many wineries observe a __% minimum to comply with EU standards

Answer 9

75; 85

Question 10

t/f: hybrid grapes are banned in Chile

Answer 10

true

Question 11

All Chilean wines must be minimum __._% ABV

Answer 11

11.5

Question 12

“Reserva” and “Reserva Especial” meaning

Answer 12

higher ABV - 12% min

Question 13

“Reserva Privada” and “Gran Reserva” meaning

Answer 13

higher ABV and must see time in oak- 12.5% min

Question 14

Atacama’s wines are typically _______

Answer 14

distilled

Question 15

Why does Chardonnay do well in Limari Valley

Answer 15

cooler coastal climate + limestone soils

Question 16

this grape is gaining a good reputation in Elqui Valley

Answer 16

Syrah

Question 17

Soils of the Aconcagua Valley are generally …..

Answer 17

alluvial

Question 18

these two grapes dominate Aconcagua Valley plantings

Answer 18

Cab Sauv + Merlot

Question 19

capital city of Chile

Answer 19

Santiago

Question 20

t/f: pre-phylloxera re-plantings, Carmanere was a common ingredient in Bordeaux blends

Answer 20

true

Question 21

why is Carmanere no longer common in Bordeaux?

Answer 21

Carmanere requires a long growing season

Question 22

How are Chile’s DO’s subdivided?

Answer 22

Viticultural regions; subregions; zones; areas

Question 23

Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes designations require __% of grapes sourced from stated region

Answer 23

85%

Question 24

the ____ Valley is located at Chile’s narrowest point

Answer 24

Choapa

Question 25

What is pipeno?

Answer 25

traditional Chilean wine; typically made with Pais in a rustic manner; Maule Valley is particularly known for pipeno

Question 26

Maule Valley is known for old vine _____

Answer 26

Carignan

Question 27

This region is known for old vine Carignan and pipeno as specialties. Cab Sauv still #1 grape

Answer 27

Maule Valley

Question 28

Southern Regions aka

Answer 28

Del Sur

Question 29

What grapes are the Southern Regions known for?

Answer 29

Pais and Moscatel

Question 30

What grapes do you find in Bio BIo Valley?

Answer 30

riesling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc

Question 31

2 subregions of Atacama

Answer 31

Copiapo Valley
Huasco Valley

Question 32

two zones of Curico Valley

Answer 32

Teno Valley
Lontue Valley

Question 33

3 zones of Maule Valley

Answer 33

Claro Valley
Loncomilla Valley
Tutuven Valley

Question 34

2 subregions of Austral Region

Answer 34

Cautin Valley
Osorno Valley