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Chile Flashcards

1
Q

Name 3 Chilean iconic wine and producer!

A

Lapostolle: Clos Apalta
Concha y Toro: Terrunyo or Carmion de Peumo
Eduardo Chadwick & Robert Mondavi: Sena
Santa Rita: Casa Real

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2
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What are the subregions of Central Valley, Chile?

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Maipo Valley (Cachapoal Valley,Colchagua Valley)
Curíco Valley
Rapel Valley
Maule Valley

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3
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Which winery is owned by the Bordeaux based Rotschield family?

A

Escudo Rojo

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4
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What are the six regional DOs in Chile?

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Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Central Valley (Valle Central)
Southern Regions (Sur)
Austral Region

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5
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When was wine law established in Chile?

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1995

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6
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If Chilean label states a grape variety, what is the minimum % in the wine?

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75%, however, many producers stick to 85% to comply EU standards.

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7
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What used to be the most widely planted grape in Chile?

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País (Criolla Chica in Argentina, Mission in California)

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8
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What are the principal grape varieties of Chile?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carmenère
País
Syrah
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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9
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What is the highest planting in Chile?

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3,500m in the Atacama region.

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10
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What is Pisco?

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It’s a colorless or yellowish-to-amber coloured spirit produced in winemaking regions of Peru and Chile. Made by distilling fermented grape juice. Developed by Spanish settlers in the 16th century.

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11
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Name 5 producers in Chile!

A

Viña Falernia
Lapostolle
Concha y Toro
Errazzuriz
De Martino

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12
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What are the Valleys of Atacama Region?

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Copiapó Valley
Huasco Valley

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13
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What are the Valleys of Coquimbo Region?

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Elqui Valley
Limarí Valley
Choapa Valley

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14
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What is the biggest winery in Chile?

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Concha y Toro.

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15
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What happened on the 2004 Berlin Tasting?

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It was very similar to the Judgement of Paris in 1976, but focusing on Chilean wines. Vinedo Chadwick and Seña two iconic Bordeaux-style blends in Chile, placed ahead of both Chateau Lafite and Chateau Margaux.

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16
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What is the soil in Aconcagua?

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Alluvial

17
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What are the subregions of Aconcagua?

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Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

18
Q

What is interesting in Panquehue?

A

It is the home of the Errázuriz family and was reputed to be the single biggest wine estate in the world with 1000 ha.

19
Q

What is Lo Abarca?

A

A seperate appellation in San Antonio owned by Casa Marina. They won the campaign in 2018 for its exceptionally cool environment, just 4 km from the Pacific.

20
Q

What are Chile’s established houses?

A

Concho y Toro
Santa Rita
Cousiño Macul

21
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What are the subregions of the South Region in Chile?

A

Itata Valley
Bío-Bío Valley
Malleco Valley

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