Chile Flashcards

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What are the six DOs of Chile?

A

Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur
Austral Region

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What is the name of the Pacific current that cools the wine growing regions south of Santiago?

A

Humboldt Current

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What is the name of the mountain range between the Pacific and the Central Valley

A

Coastal Mountains

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4
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What area of Chile is the most desertous? The north, the central valley region, or the south?

A

The north

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5
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True or false: irrigation is essential in the Central Valley and in Aconcagua

A

True

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6
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What is the 75% rule and when was it established?

A
  1. 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.
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The Andes lie in which direction in relation to the wine growing regions of Chile?

A

East

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What does the indication “Costa” imply on a label?

A

Sourced from the coast

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What does the indication “Entre Cordilleras” imply on a label?

A

Sourced from between mountain ranges

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What does “Andes” indicate on a label?

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Sourced from the Andes Mountains

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11
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What is the climate of Chile?

A

Mediterannean

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12
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True or false: Phylloxera proves a huge challenge in Chile

A

False

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13
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True or false: irrigation is forbidden in Chile

A

False

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14
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What is the name for the variety País in the California?

A

Mission

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15
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True or false: many cuttings of Bordeaux varieties found in Chile are taken from before Phylloxera first appeared in Europe

A

True

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16
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Carmenère was once believed in Chile to be what variety?

17
Q

In the Atacama desert, how high have vines been planted?

A

Up to more than 8,200ft (highest 11,480ft on the border of Bolivia)

18
Q

What is Ayllu?

A

“Community” vines grown at extreme altitudes. Typically Syrah, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and País.

19
Q

Who is the biggest wine producer in Chile?

A

Concha y Toro

20
Q

What are the three subregions of Aconcagua?

A

Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

21
Q

What is the minimum alcohol required in Chilean wine?

A

11.5%
12% for Reserva and Reserva Especial
12.5% for Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva

22
Q

Which classifications of Chilean wine are required to be aged in oak

A

Reserva Especial and Gran Reserva

23
Q

What are the leading grape varieties in Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Vert
Merlot
Chardonnay
Carmenère
Syrah

24
Q

Where is pisco primarily made?

A

In the north in Atacama and Coquimbo

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What soil types are found in the west of Chile?
Granite Schist Slate
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What soil types are found in the Central Plains?
Deep clay Loam Silt Sand
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What are the four subregions of the Central Valley
Maipo Rapel Curicó Maule
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What are the two subregions of Rapel Valley?
Colchagua Cachapoal
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What are the three valleys of Sur?
Itata Bío Bío Malleco
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