Chile Flashcards
What is considered the lost grape of Bordeaux?
Carmenere (had been mislabeled Merlot in chile)
Who helped modernize Chile’s wine industry in the 1970s?
Miguel Torres
What are some main grapes of chile?
Cab Sauv Merlot Carmenere Chardonnay Sauv Blanc Muscat of Alexandria Syrah Carignan Pais (criolla/mission)
What is the Chilean wine law system in terms of geography?
Denominacion de origen
How are Chilean wines labeled?
Usually by grape. Sometimes by top proprietors.
According to Chilean law, what is the minimum ABV?
11.5%
What percentage should labeled grapes, regions and vintages adhere to if Chilean wines are exported? If domestic?
85%
75%
What are the three main climate zones of chile?
Andes
Entre cordillera
Costa
Which current cools down area of chile?
Humboldt
What fog influences Chilean wines?
Comanchaca
Which grapes are more likely to grow on chile’s coast?
Chardonnay and Sauv Blanc
What is Chile’s climate like?
Continental in some, places, maritime in others, and temperate/Mediterranean in central chile
What indicates a Chilean Chardonnay?
Heavy oak and malolactic fermentation
How are Chilean Sauv blancs aged?
Stainless steel
How has chile’s isolation effected it?
No phylloxera. Purest vinestock.
What are good vintages in chile?
1997
1999
2001-2005
Which grape makes Chilean jug wines?
Pais
Name 5 regions of chile.
Central Valley Atacama desert Coquimbo Aconagua Sur
Which region of chile is known for pisco production?
Atacama desert
What are the three subregions of the coquimbo region of chile?
Elqui
Limeri
Choapa
What are four subregions of of the Central Valley region of chile?
Maipo Valley
Rapel valley
Curico valley
Maule valley
What are main grapes of the Central Valley region of Chile?
Cab Sauv
Sauv Blanc
Carmenere
Where is the colchagua valley?
In the Rapel valley of the Central Valley in chile
What wine style is made in Sur, Chile?
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