Chile Flashcards
What grape variety has become the national grape of Chile?
Carménère
What are the six main viticultural regions in Chile?
- Region de Atacama
- Region de Coquimbo
- Region de Aconcagua
- Region de Valle Central
- Region de Sur
- Region de Austral
What are the three additional appellations which may be used in addition to the regions in Chile?
Costa
Entre Cordillera
Andes
What is the climate in Atacama and what wine does it produce?
Very desert-like conditions
Hot and dry
Pisco
What are the 3 sub-regions of Coquimbo?
- Elqui Valley
- Limari Valley
- Choapa Valley
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Elqui?
Syrah
Sauvignon Blanc
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Limari?
Chardonnay
What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Choapa
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the geographical influence that allows wine to be produced in Coquimbo?
Moderating influencing from the Pacific
What are the 3 sub-regions of Aconcagua?
Valle de Casablanca
Valle de San Antonio
Valle del Aconcagua
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Aconcagua?
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Casablanca?
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
What is the climatic influence in Valle de Casablanca as well as the climate hazard?
Sea mists from the pacific which lower temperature;
Spring frosts
What are the main varieties planted in Valle de San Antonio?
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
What are the 4 main sub-regions in Valle Central?
Valle del Maipo
Valle del Rapel
Valle de Curicó
Valle del Maule
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Maipo?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the main climatic influence in Valle del Maipo?
The cold air descending from the Andes
What are the 2 zones of Rapel Valley?
Valle del Cachapoal
Valle del Colchagua
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Cachapoal?
Carménère
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Colchagua?
Carménère
Cabernet Sauvignon
Some whites
What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Curicó?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Maule?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pais (Mission)
What are the 2 main regions in the Southern region?
Valle del Bío Bío
Valle de Malleco
What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Bio Bio and Valle de Malleco?
Pais
Muscat of Alexandria
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
