Chile Flashcards

1
Q

What grape variety has become the national grape of Chile?

A

Carménère

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2
Q

What are the six main viticultural regions in Chile?

A
  1. Region de Atacama
  2. Region de Coquimbo
  3. Region de Aconcagua
  4. Region de Valle Central
  5. Region de Sur
  6. Region de Austral
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3
Q

What are the three additional appellations which may be used in addition to the regions in Chile?

A

Costa
Entre Cordillera
Andes

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4
Q

What is the climate in Atacama and what wine does it produce?

A

Very desert-like conditions
Hot and dry
Pisco

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5
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What are the 3 sub-regions of Coquimbo?

A
  1. Elqui Valley
  2. Limari Valley
  3. Choapa Valley
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6
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Elqui?

A

Syrah
Sauvignon Blanc

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7
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Limari?

A

Chardonnay

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8
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Choapa

A

Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon

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9
Q

What is the geographical influence that allows wine to be produced in Coquimbo?

A

Moderating influencing from the Pacific

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10
Q

What are the 3 sub-regions of Aconcagua?

A

Valle de Casablanca
Valle de San Antonio
Valle del Aconcagua

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11
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What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Aconcagua?

A

Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon

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12
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Casablanca?

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

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13
Q

What is the climatic influence in Valle de Casablanca as well as the climate hazard?

A

Sea mists from the pacific which lower temperature;
Spring frosts

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14
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle de San Antonio?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

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15
Q

What are the 4 main sub-regions in Valle Central?

A

Valle del Maipo
Valle del Rapel
Valle de Curicó
Valle del Maule

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16
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Maipo?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

17
Q

What is the main climatic influence in Valle del Maipo?

A

The cold air descending from the Andes

18
Q

What are the 2 zones of Rapel Valley?

A

Valle del Cachapoal
Valle del Colchagua

19
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Cachapoal?

A

Carménère
Cabernet Sauvignon

20
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Colchagua?

A

Carménère
Cabernet Sauvignon
Some whites

21
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Curicó?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc

22
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Maule?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pais (Mission)

23
Q

What are the 2 main regions in the Southern region?

A

Valle del Bío Bío
Valle de Malleco

24
Q

What are the main varieties planted in Valle del Bio Bio and Valle de Malleco?

A

Pais
Muscat of Alexandria
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

25
Q

What are the two geographical factors that influence wine production the most in Chile?

A

Andes
Pacific Ocean

26
Q

What is the other significant climatic influence to Chile’s wine production?

A

Humboldt current