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0. Unisea 2023 > Chile > Flashcards

Chile Flashcards

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What is the total vineyard area in the Chile?

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Total vineyard area in the country is around 136,000 hectares with the red/white varieties split at 73% to 27%

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What are the most planted varieties in Chile?

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Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Chile’s vineyards, accounting for almost one-third of all varieties grown. Sauvignon Blanc is a distant second, followed closely by Merlot, Chardonnay and Carmenere

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What geographical features influence climate in Chile?

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With an average width of just 177km (the country is 4,300km in length), Chile’s climate is heavily affected by The Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The country is framed by desert to the north and Antarctica to the south

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What is the cooling influence in Elqui Valley?

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Morning for, there are not coastal mountains.

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What is the most important variety in Valle del Elqui?

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Syrah. High altitude vineyards with intense sunlight and wide diurnal range are producing deep-coloured, intensely fruit flavoured, yet fresh Syrah. Other Rhône varieties are starting to show promise as is Malbec. Also Sauvignon Blanc.

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What is the most important variety in Valle del Limarí?

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Chardonnay. Limestone soils and cooler climate of coastal Limarí.

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What is the climate in Casablanca and San Antonio?

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They are located along the coast; and are among Chile’s coolest new winemaking zones; in stark contrast to the heat of the interior Aconcagua Valley. They are both considered “Costa”.

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What are most important white wines from Casablanca?

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One of Chile’s most exciting areas for fresh; crisp and fruity Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

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What are most important red wines from Casablanca?

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Pinot Noir with red berry (wild strawberry) and herbal flavours and, from the warmer, sheltered spots, typical cool-climate Syrah with spicy peppery characteristics.

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What is the flagship variety in San Antonio?

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Sauvignon Blanc. High acidity, medium body and flavours of citrus fruits alongside herbaceous notes and sometimes aromas of wet stones. Also good Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay.

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Aconcagua Valley has built a reputation for what kind of wines?

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Ripe, full-bodied red wines with high levels of alcohol and tannins, particularly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

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What kind of wines are produced in Aconcagua Costa?

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Thanks to morning fogs and ocean breezes it produces fresh white wines, particularly from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Noir and cool-climate style Syrah.

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What is Valle del Maipo DO Major City?

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Santiago

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What are the most important varieties in Valle del Maipo DO?

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Cabernet Sauvignon (Over 50% of the region’s plantings); Merlot; Syrah; Chardonnay.

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What is the most important area located within Valle del Maipo DO?

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Puente Alto

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Name slightly cooler unofficial zone for quality red wines within Colchagua?

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Apalta. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenere, often blended, can produce ripe but structured wines.

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Name three new divisions for existing DOs based on proximity to the mountains or the ocean?

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Costa; Entre Cordilleras; and Andes.

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What are the most important varieties in the Colchagua DO?

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It is home to more Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère than any other region in the country; Syrah and Merlot are also extensively planted.

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Name some high quality wines produced in Apalta?

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Casa Lapostolle and Montes produce their top wines “Clos Apalta” and “Alpha M” in Apalta together with Viña Las Niñas and Neyen.

20
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What DO area is particularly good for Carmenère in Valle del Cachapoal DO?

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DO Peumo

21
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Where is located Puente Alto?

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Valle del Maipo, famous for Bordeaux blends which are more closely aligned with Napa than Bordeaux.

22
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What all of this wines have in common: Don Melchor, Almaviva, Viñedo Chadwick?

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They are some of the best varietal Cabernet and Bordeaux-style blends produced in Chile, all coming from Puente Alto.

23
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Which winery possesses South America’s largest vineyard holdings?

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Concha y Toro with over 9,000 ha of vines spread throughout Chile and Argentina.

24
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What is Movimiento de Viñateros Independientes (MOVI)?

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Association of small quality-oriented Chilean wineries.

25
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What is the name of the dessert in north Chile?

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Atacama Desert. Driest in the world.

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What are the names of two mountain ranges that run in parallel along the length of the Chile?

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Andes and the Cordilleras de la Costa, or Coastal Range.

27
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What is “VIGNO” on the Chilean label?

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At least 65% of Carignan in blend, coming from Maule.

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What is the name of the single official zone within Valle de San Antonio and for which variety is famous?

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Valle de Leyda DO, about 50% of plantings are Sauvignon Blanc which produce aromatic, thiol-laden wines. Many compare the region’s style to Marlborough, if slightly more subdued.

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What are the best regions for cooler-climate style of Syrah in Chile?

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San Antonio, Casablanca, Limarí and Elqui. They produce Syrah with higher acidity, fresh black fruit and notes of pepper and clove.

30
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What are the best regions for warmer-climate style of Syrah in Chile?

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Colchagua Valley producing fuller-bodied Syrah with more intense, riper black fruit flavours.

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What are the best regions for Pinot Noir in Chile?

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Casablanca and San Antonio. The best wines show red fruits with herbal characters and moderate to high alcohol levels.

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What are the best regions for Sauvignon Blanc in Chile?

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Cooler areas such as Limarí, Casablanca and San Antonio, where it can produce very good quality wines with high acidity and flavours that range from citrus to tropical sometimes with a hint of wet stones or a herbaceous character.

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What are the best region for Chardonnay in Chile?

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Cool coastal areas, particularly, Limarí. The wines tend to show medium (+) to high acidity with citrus and stone fruit flavours.

34
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Name only major winemaking-country to remain totally phylloxera-free?

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Chile, due to its geographic isolation, Andes.

35
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Majority of Chilean Savignon Blanc is actually what grape variety?

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Sauvignon Vert (Friulano)

36
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How big is the Chile as exporter of wine in the world?

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Chile is the fourth largest exporter of wine in the world. Around 70 per cent of Chile’s production is exported

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Name four biggest Chilean wine companies?

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Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Santa Carolina and San Pedro. Producing about 80 per cent of Chilean wine.

0. Unisea 2023 (22 decks)

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