Chile Flashcards
1
Q
What is the regulatory system in Chile?
A
DO’s (denominations of origin)
2
Q
What is the climate and topography like in Chile?
A
- fertile soils
- plentiful supply of irrigation water from rivers
- climate is generally hot
- most vines, especially inexpensive are planted on the floor of the Central Valley that runs north-to-south between the Coastal mountain range and the Andes
- benefit from cooling breezes and coastal fogs form the cold Pacific Ocean or increasingly, altitude as vineyards are planted on hillside sites
3
Q
What is the best region for premium Cab, Merlot and blends?
A
- Maipo
- Rapel Valley (including Colchagua and Cachapoal)
4
Q
What is the best region for premium Chardonnay?
A
- Casablanca
5
Q
What is the best region for premium Pinot Noir?
A
- Casablanca- San Antonio
6
Q
What is the best region for premium SBs?
A
- Casablanca- San Antonio
7
Q
About Carménère:
A
- Very important black grape variety
- Introduced in Chile at the same time with Cab and Merlot
- Often used as a blend
- Varietal wines:
- Deep in color
- Med-to-full bodied
- Med or high acidity
- Med or high alcohol
- High levels of tannin
- Flavors of dark fruit (blackberry) and peppery spice
- When under-ripe, can show pungent green bell pepper and green bean flavors
