Chile Flashcards
When did viticulture arrive in the New World?
16th century - by way of Spanish Conquistadors
Why did South American viticulture struggle in the 17th century
Spanish law heavily restricted wine production in favor of Iberian producers - tho these laws were often ignored
When did Chile, Argentina, and Brazil achieve their independence?
early 19th century
The only major winemaking country that remains 100% phylloxera free
Chile
Mission is known as _____ in Chile
Pais
Pais is known as ______ ______ on the Canary Islands
Listan Prieto
In what year was Chilean wine law established
1995
DO stands for…
Denomination of Origin
Chilean wine law dictates the __% rule for vintage, variety, denomination of origin; though many wineries observe a __% minimum to comply with EU standards
75; 85
t/f: hybrid grapes are banned in Chile
true
All Chilean wines must be minimum __._% ABV
11.5
“Reserva” and “Reserva Especial” meaning
higher ABV - 12% min
“Reserva Privada” and “Gran Reserva” meaning
higher ABV and must see time in oak- 12.5% min
Atacama’s wines are typically _______
distilled
Why does Chardonnay do well in Limari Valley
cooler coastal climate + limestone soils
this grape is gaining a good reputation in Elqui Valley
Syrah
Soils of the Aconcagua Valley are generally …..
alluvial
these two grapes dominate Aconcagua Valley plantings
Cab Sauv + Merlot
capital city of Chile
Santiago
t/f: pre-phylloxera re-plantings, Carmanere was a common ingredient in Bordeaux blends
true
why is Carmanere no longer common in Bordeaux?
Carmanere requires a long growing season
How are Chile’s DO’s subdivided?
Viticultural regions; subregions; zones; areas
Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes designations require __% of grapes sourced from stated region
85%
the ____ Valley is located at Chile’s narrowest point
Choapa
What is pipeno?
traditional Chilean wine; typically made with Pais in a rustic manner; Maule Valley is particularly known for pipeno
Maule Valley is known for old vine _____
Carignan
This region is known for old vine Carignan and pipeno as specialties. Cab Sauv still #1 grape
Maule Valley
Southern Regions aka
Del Sur
What grapes are the Southern Regions known for?
Pais and Moscatel
What grapes do you find in Bio BIo Valley?
riesling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc
2 subregions of Atacama
Copiapo Valley
Huasco Valley
two zones of Curico Valley
Teno Valley
Lontue Valley
3 zones of Maule Valley
Claro Valley
Loncomilla Valley
Tutuven Valley
2 subregions of Austral Region
Cautin Valley
Osorno Valley
