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1
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What are the subdistricts of Rapel Valley?

A

Cachapoal and Colchagua

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Name the subregions of Central Valley DO.

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Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curicó, and Maule Valley.

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What was one of Chile’s first modern wineries?

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Vina Ochagavia

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4
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Name principal ‘founding fathers’ of Chile’s wine industry in late 1800’s.

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Cousino Macul
Vina San Pedro
Vina Errazuriz
Santa Carolina
Santa Rita
Concha y Tora
Undurraga

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5
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Who took over Los Vascos estate in Colchagua in 1988?

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Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite

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Where is ‘Lapostolle’ (founded by Grand Marnier - Lapostolle) founded?

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Colchagua

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Established in 1990 - Vina Aquitania - in Maipo Valley - between which 2 wineries is this a collaboration?

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COS d’Estournel x Margaux

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Who founded in 1995 Sena?

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Eduardo Chadwick (Vina Errazuriz) x Robert Mondavi

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Who founded in 1997 Almaviva?

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Baron Philippe de Rothschild x Concha y Toro

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10
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Name principal geographic features in Chile.

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From west to east -
Pacific Ocean, Cordilleras de la Costa, Atacama desert (in north, bordering Peru) and Andes Mountains.

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Describe the climate in Norte Chico.

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Climate is hot and arid.

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12
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Describe the climate in Zona Central.

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Warm and Mediterranean.

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Describe the climate in Zona Sur.

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Cool, rainy and maritime.

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What is the name of the cool/ cold ocean water current that flows northward up the coast of Chile?

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Humboldt Current

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15
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What is El Nino?

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This is a weather system that warms up the Humboldt Current and causes increased rainfall.

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16
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Give a brief description of soils in Chile.

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Coastal Range has granite, schist and slate overlaid by red clays.
Andes has volcanic soils with basalt and andesite.
Central Valley has clays and loams.

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17
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What is the minimum alcohol of Chilean wine?

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11.5% abv.

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18
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What’s the percentage of grape(s), varietal(s) and vintage that applies to Chilean wine law?

A

75% law exists.
Most Chilean producers commit to EU standard of 85%.

19
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Name the 6 Regions of Chile.

A

Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur
Austral

20
Q

Where could I find the area Puento Alto DO?

A

Region: Valle Central
Subregion: Valle del Maipo
Zone: …
Area: Puento Alto

21
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True or false - Pais can appear on DO labels.

A

False - Pais can not appear on DO labels.

22
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What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Reserva/ Reserva Especial?

A

Minimum 12% abv.

23
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What is the minimum alcohol for Reserva Privada/ Gran Reserva?

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Minimum 12.5% abv.

24
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What are the 3 label designations based on geography, introduced in 2012?

A

Costa
Entre Cordilleras
Andes

25
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Name a grape synonym for Carmenere.

A

Grand Vidure

26
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Who produces ‘Carmin de Peumo’ and what is the grape variety?

A

Concha y Toro, Carmenere

27
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What are the best sites for Carmenere in Chile?

A

Peumo in Cachapoal
Los Lingues and Apalta in Colchagua

28
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What are the subregions of Coquimbo DO?

A

Valle del Elqui DO
Valle del Limari DO
Valle del Choapa DO

29
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What are the subregions of Aconcagua?

A

Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

30
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What is the highest peak in South America?

A

Aconcagua Mountain

31
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Name one principal producer in Aconcagua Valley DO.

A

Vina Errazuriz, est. 1870

32
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What are the principal grape varieties in Casablanca Valley?

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Syrah

33
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What is the DO zone of San Antonio Valley?

A

Valle de Leyda DO
Lo Abarca
Rosario - two other main sectors

34
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Name principal producers in Alto Maipo.

A

Don Melchior
Almaviva
Vinedo Chadwick
Casa Real

35
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What are the old vines in Maule?

A

Older planting material of:
Pais
Cabernet Franc
Carignan

36
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What is the principal DO Area of Valle del Colchagua DO?

A

Apalta DO.

37
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Who produces ‘Clos Apalta’?

A

Lapostolle

38
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What are the subregions of Sur DO?

A

Valle del Itata DO
Valle del Bio Bio DO
Valle del Malleco DO

39
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What are major grapes in Sur DO?

A

Pinot Noir
Cinsault
Pais
Carignan
Moscatel de Alexandria

40
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What are major grapes in Malleco DO?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

41
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True or false - the DO Casablanca Valley is entirely considered Costa.

A

True

42
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What are the 3 subregions of Maipo Valley?

A

Alto Maipo
Central Maipo
Pacific Maipo

43
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Zones of Maule Valley?

A

Valle del Claro
Valle del Loncomilla
Valle del Tutuvén

44
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Zones of Valle de Curicó?

A

Valle del Lontué
Valle del Teno

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