CHILE Flashcards
What is the climate like in Chile?
Warm Mediterranean climate
What are 2 weather patterns that affect Chile? what is the difference?
El Nino and La Nina, El nino brings significant rainfall, whereas la nina brings drought.
What farming practices are used in Chile?
Irrigation and planting on South facing slopes to cool vineyard sites are 2 methods heavily practiced
What is the name of the cool current in Chile?
The Humboldt Current, flows from Antarctica
What are 3 labelling terms in Chile?
Entre Cordilleras (between 2 mountaiin ranges), Costa (coastal), Andes (grown in mountain areas)
What does DOs stand for in Chile? how many are there?
Denominaciones de Origen - there are 6 regional DOs
What is the most widely planted grape in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the characteristics of Cab S. in Chile?
Ripe black fruit aromas with herbaceous qualities like mint and eucalyptus
What are other black grapes in Chile?
Merlot (often blended with Cab S., Carmenere, Syrah and P.N
What grape is seen as a Chilean specialty?
Carmenere, although originating in Bordeaux is widely grown in Chile and seen as a specialty
What are the popular white grapes grown in Chile?
Sauvignon Bl., Chardonnay, Muscat of Alexandria
What is the Coquimbo region known for in Chile? Moderating effects?
White wines from Chardonnay (Limari) and Sauv Bl. (Elqui), Red from Syrah (Elqui). Cooling breezes from ocean or elevation
