Chile

Question 1

List the 6 regional denominations of origin (DOs) from north to south in Chile.

Answer 1

Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Central Valley
Southern Regions
Austral Region

Question 2

Where are Chile’s most suitable vineyards for fine wine, and why?

Answer 2

*In the Central Valley, south of Santiago.

*Due to the proximity of the Andes, cool night time temperatures, plus the Humboldt Current cools the vines.

Question 3

If a wine is labeled (Reserva or Reserva Especial) how much min abv must contain?

How about (Reserva Privada & Grand Reserva)?

Answer 3

12% abv

12.5% abv

Question 4

List the Coquimbo’s 3 winegrowing valley’s, and the grapes they are known for?

Answer 4

1.Elqui Valley- Shiraz
2.Limary Valley- Chardonnay
3.Chaopa Valley

Question 5

Which 2 red grapes dominates the Aconcagua’s valley vineyards?

Answer 5

Cab Sauvignon
Merlot

Question 6

List Aconcagua’s major producer, and give example of a premier red wine from that producer?

Answer 6

*Errazuriz

“Sena”

Question 7

Name the Aconcagua’s 2 sub-regions located along the coast, and are Chile’s coolest new winemaking zones?

Answer 7

1.Casablanca Valley= known for Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay.

2.San Antonio Valley= known also for white wine, and Pinot Noir.

Question 8

List the DO sub-regions of (Central Valley) from north to south?

Answer 8

Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curico Valley
Maule Valley

Question 9

List Chile’s largest producer, located in the warm Maipo Valley?

Answer 9

Concha y Toro.

Question 10

Which grapes does best in Maipo Valley?

Answer 10

Cab Sauvignon over 50%
Merlot
Shiraz
Carmenere

Question 11

Match the wines to their producer?

A. Don Melchor
B. Vinedo Chadwick
C. Almaviva

Answer 11

A. Concha y Toro
B. Errazuriz
C. Muton-Rothschild & Concha y Toro

Question 12

Rapel Valley just south of Maipo Valley, is divided into which valley’s?

Answer 12

Cachapoal & Colchagua.

*Known for Cab Sauvignon, Merlot & Carmenere

Question 13

Which 2 eastern sub-regions with higher altitude located in “Colchagua Valley” where elevated to DO status in 2018?

Answer 13

San Fernando
Chimbarongo

Question 14

List 2 of Chile’s Bordeaux style blends, produced in “Apalta” eastern Colchagua.

Answer 14

1. Casa Lapostole- Clos Apalta

2.Vina Montes- “Alpha M”
*Also produce “Purple Angel Carmenere.

Question 15

list the 2 southern most valley’s, which comprise the reminder of the Central Valley DO?

Answer 15

Curico Valley
Maule Valley

*Cab Sauvignon dominates, with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also grown.

Question 16

Which 3 valley’s are located in the “Southern Region DO (Sur)”?

Answer 16

Itata
Bio Bio
Malleco

*Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominates in Malleco.

*Muscat of Alexandria & Pais dominates in Itata & Bio Bio valley’s.