Chile

Question 1

From North to South, what are the 6 regional DOs in Chile?

Answer 1

Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Valle Central, Sur and Austral Region

Question 2

What style of wine is produced in Atacama?

Answer 2

Rarely produces table wine, most grape harvest is destined for Pisco production.

Question 3

Name two regions for quality production in Coquimbo DO.

Answer 3

Elqui and Limari. Elqui is known for lean Syrah, Limari for Chardonnay.

Question 4

Name the sub-regions of Aconcagua. What styles of wines do they produce?

Answer 4

Panquehue - Cabernet based Bordeaux blended;

Casablanca - crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay; and

San Antonio - mostly whites, but also Pinot Noir

Question 5

Where is the Errázuriz estate based? What wine are they famous for?

Answer 5

Panquehue in Aconcagua DO. Seña, a Bordeaux blend

Question 6

What are the sub-regions of the Central Valley DO?

Answer 6

Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curicó and Maule Valley

Question 7

What style of wine is produced in the Maipo Valley?

Answer 7

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 8

what wines is the Rapel Valley famous for?

Answer 8

Cabernet Sauvignon. Also the center for Carmenère production

Question 9

What style of wine is the Maule Valley known for?

Answer 9

Inexpensive ball wine made from País. I

Question 10

Name the three subregions of Sur DO

Answer 10

Itata, Bío Bío and Malleco. They are mostly known for País and Muscat production