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Chile Flashcards

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1
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What are the regions of origin called in Chile?

A

Denominations of Origins (DOs)?

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From N to S, what are the 6 regional Denominations of Origins

A 
Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central (Central Valley)
Sur (the Southern Regions)
Austral Region - new area at the southernmost limit of grape growing in the country
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3
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Which regions do the grapes for Pisco production typically come from?

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Atacama

Coquimbo

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What is the name of the coastal current that forces cool sea air inland through the river valleys to affect the Central Valley during the day?

A

Humboldt Current

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5
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Under Chilean wine law, are hybrid grapes permitted?

A

No

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6
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What is the min. alc. for all wines?

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11.5% abv

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What is the min. alc. for ‘Reserva’ and ‘Reserva Especial’?

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12% abv

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What is the min. alc. for wines labeled ‘Reserva Privada’ and ‘Gran Reserva’?

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12.5% abv

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What are the two labelings that indicate the wine must spend time in oak?

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‘Reserva Especial’ min 12% abv

‘Gran Reserva’ min 12.5% abv

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10
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Red grapes account for what % of total acreage in Chile?

A

73%

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What is the northernmost wine growing region in Chile?

A

Atacama

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What is the most planted grape in both Elqui and Limari?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

But, Syrah is gaining attention in the regions’ cool high altitude vineyards

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What are the 3 subregions of Coquimbo?; Name the region furthest south.

A

Elqui
Limari
Choapa - furthest south, Andes and Coastal Mountains converge

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What are the two coastal regions of Aconcagua DO?

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Casablanca

San Antonio

Among Chile’s coolest new winemaking zones; in stark contrast to the heat of the other interior Aconcagua DO subregion Aconcagua Valley

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What is Chile’s oldest and most established winemaking region?

A

Central Valley DO

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What grape variety is Maipo Valley known for?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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17
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Casablanca Valley is best known for the production of what style wine?

A

White Wine

18
Q

What region contains the Maipo Valley

A

Valle Central

19
Q

Colchagua Valley is located in which DO?

A

Central Valley

20
Q

Casablanca Valley is a coastal subregion within which DO?

A

Aconcagua

21
Q

Where is the Leyda Valley located?

A

San Antonio

22
Q

Which mountain range provides a rain shadow for most of Chile’s winegrowing regions?

A

Chilean Coastal Range

23
Q

Which Chilean wine region surrounds the capital of Santiago?

A

Maipo Valley

24
Q

In which century were vines first planted in Chile?

A

16th

25
Q

Chilean regions north to south

A 
Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Central Valley (Valle Central)
South Region (Sur)
Austral
26
Q

Puente Alto is located in?

A

Maipo Valley

27
Q

Which is usually harvested first? Carmenère or Cabernet Sauvignon.

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

28
Q

Which Chilean regions is most focused on Pinot Noir production?

A

Bio-Bio Valley

29
Q

What are the three wineries that account for 85% of domestic consumption in Chile?

A

Concha y Toro
Santa Rita
San Pedro

30
Q

Who was among the first foreign investors to arrive in Chile?
Which estate did they acquire?

A

Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite

Colchagua estate of Los Vascos?

31
Q

Robert Mondavi joined with Eduardo Chadwick of Viña Errázuriz to found what winery in 1995?

A

Seña

32
Q

Who was one of the first Burgundian producers to start a joint venture in the Maipo Valley and when?

A

Chablis’ William Fèvre -establishing William Fèvre Chile

1991

33
Q

Which body is responsible for ensuring compliance with wine labeling laws and the protection of Chile’s appellations of origin?

A

Chile’s Agricultural and Livestock Service.

34
Q

What is Chile’s appellations of origin system called and when did it begin?

A

Denominación de Origen (DO)

1994

35
Q

What are the four tiers of DOs in the Chilean system?

A

Region
Subregion
Zone
Area

36
Q

In Chile, wines indicating an origin need only contain what percentage of grapes harvested in the stated region?

A

75% -The minimum 75% rule also applies to varietal and vintage labeling, but in practice this export-focused country abides by the EU’s required 85% minimums in all three categories.

37
Q

What is Chile’s oldest grape variety?

A

Pais. a red wine grape that has played a prominent role in the Chilean wine industry. Up until the turn of the 21st century, it was Chile’s most planted variety until it was overtaken by Cabernet Sauvignon.

38
Q

What is the most planted wine grape variety in Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

39
Q

Carmenère was officially categorized as Merlot until what year?

A

1994

40
Q

What is the chief reason Carmenère disappeared in native France after the arrival of phylloxera?

A

Carmenère is a more difficult grape to graft, it disappeared in native France after the arrival of phylloxera but thrives in Chile.

41
Q

What is widely considered to be the best place for Carmenère?

A

Peumo -a DO area in Cachapoal

42
Q

Three companies dominate the Chilean market. They are?

A

Concha Y Toro.
Vina san Pedro.
Cono sur.

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