Chile Flashcards
Chile’s vineyards range over an area that covers more than ___ from north to south but rarely more than ___ from east to west.
900km
100km
What are the four main geographic features that influence Chile’s wine growing areas?
Andes Mountains
Coastal Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Central Valley
Climate of Chile
Warm Mediterranean climate
- Northern regions - hotter and drier
Southern regions - cooler and wetter
The dry, sunny growing season ensures that ___.
the grapes reliably ripen and fungal diseases are kept to a minimum.
Is irrigation allowed in Chile?
Yes, but water for irrigation is diminishing.
What two Pacific Ocean climate drivers can influence Chile’s weather?
・El Niño: increases rainfall and humidity
・La Niña: can increase drought conditions
___ flows up from Antarctica and prevailing winds blow ___ to the inland.
In areas very close to the coast this can also include ___.
This effect of the wind is the strongest in the areas where the ___ are ___, and in the parts of the valleys that lie closest to the ___.
Humboldt Current
cool air
fog
costal mountains
at their lowest
pacific
What is the most planted grape variety, of either color, in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
7,10
7 Ripe black fruit, herbaceous.
10 Merlot, Carmenere, Syrah
What are the 5 most common red grapes planted in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carmenère
Syrah
Pinot Noir
Merlot
3,11
3 Medium- fuller
11 Inexpensive
Which red grape is the trademark of Chile?
Carmenere
Carmenere
3,5,7
3 Full bodied
5 High tannin
7 Black fruit, Herbaceous
Syrah is planted all over Chile, but from ___ Valley it’s lighter in body with ___ and from ___ Valley it’s fuller in body with ___.
Lighter: Elqui Valley
pepperly notes
Fuller: Colchagua Valley
a greater intensity of black fruit flavours
Where in Chile does Pinot Noir shows its best?
In cool, coastal regions such as San Antonio Valley or Casablanca Valley.
What are the two dominant white varieties planted in Chile?
Sauvignon Blanc (does better in cooler sites)
Chardonnay
Where does Sauvignon Blanc perform better?
Cooler vineyard sites such as San Antonio Valley or Casablanca Valley.
Sauvignon Blanc from San Antonio Valley or Casablanca Valley
4,7,9,12
4 High acidity
7 Ripe apple, citrus, tropical flavours and sometimes herbaceous
9 Sometimes oaked
12 Some have added richiness and texture from lees stirring and oak.
What grape is Limarí Valley known for?
Limarí is known for making high-quality Chardonnay.
Chardonnay from Limari Valley
4,7,9,12
4 Medium - high acidity
7 Citrus, stone fruit
9 Often oaked
12 Often added richiness and texture from lees stirring and oak.
What role does Muscat of Alexandria play in Chile?
Muscat of Alexandria is the 3rd most planted white grape and it is mostly used for Pisco production, not wine.