Chile Flashcards
What are the six DOs of Chile?
Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur
Austral Region
What is the name of the Pacific current that cools the wine growing regions south of Santiago?
Humboldt Current
What is the name of the mountain range between the Pacific and the Central Valley
Coastal Mountains
What area of Chile is the most desertous? The north, the central valley region, or the south?
The north
True or false: irrigation is essential in the Central Valley and in Aconcagua
True
What is the 75% rule and when was it established?
- If variety, vintage, and DO are to be listed on the label, they must comprise a minimum of 75% of the blend. Most producers observe a minimum of 85% in order to comply with EU standards of export.
The Andes lie in which direction in relation to the wine growing regions of Chile?
East
What does the indication “Costa” imply on a label?
Sourced from the coast
What does the indication “Entre Cordilleras” imply on a label?
Sourced from between mountain ranges
What does “Andes” indicate on a label?
Sourced from the Andes Mountains
What is the climate of Chile?
Mediterannean
True or false: Phylloxera proves a huge challenge in Chile
False
True or false: irrigation is forbidden in Chile
False
What is the name for the variety País in the California?
Mission
True or false: many cuttings of Bordeaux varieties found in Chile are taken from before Phylloxera first appeared in Europe
True
Carmenère was once believed in Chile to be what variety?
Merlot
In the Atacama desert, how high have vines been planted?
Up to more than 8,200ft (highest 11,480ft on the border of Bolivia)
What is Ayllu?
“Community” vines grown at extreme altitudes. Typically Syrah, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and País.
Who is the biggest wine producer in Chile?
Concha y Toro
What are the three subregions of Aconcagua?
Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley
What is the minimum alcohol required in Chilean wine?
11.5%
12% for Reserva and Reserva Especial
12.5% for Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva
Which classifications of Chilean wine are required to be aged in oak
Reserva Especial and Gran Reserva
What are the leading grape varieties in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Vert
Merlot
Chardonnay
Carmenère
Syrah
Where is pisco primarily made?
In the north in Atacama and Coquimbo
What soil types are found in the west of Chile?
Granite
Schist
Slate
What soil types are found in the Central Plains?
Deep clay
Loam
Silt
Sand
What are the four subregions of the Central Valley
Maipo
Rapel
Curicó
Maule
What are the two subregions of Rapel Valley?
Colchagua
Cachapoal
What are the three valleys of Sur?
Itata
Bío Bío
Malleco
