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1
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Largest winery of Chile.

A

Concha y Toro

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2
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The Chilean project Seña is a collaboration between…

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Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick

first vintage was 1995

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3
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Large earthenware vessel, occasionally used to ferment and store wine in Central and Southern Spain and Southern Chile.

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Tinaja

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4
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Name the subregions of Curico Valley.

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Teno Valley

Lontue Valley

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5
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In which areas of Chile, William Fèvre has ventures?

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Malleco Valley

Maipo Valley

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6
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What is the name of the group that makes Carignan based wines in the Maule Valley?

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VIGNO (Vignadores del Carignan/Carignan Vintners)

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7
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Which region benefited from the arrival of Miguel Torres in 1979?

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Curicó Valley

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What is the name of the winery, which is owned by Château Lafite-Rothschild in Chile?

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Viña Los Vascos (acquired in 1988)

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9
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Which grape variety is considered Chile’s Southern Region’s latest rising star?

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Cinsault

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10
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The industry of Pisco includes 9812 ha, of which the ……% belongs to the Coquimbo Region and ……% to Atacama Region.

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89%

11%

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11
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Name the three appellations of Chile (since 2011-2012) that “divide” the country into three geographical sections from east to west.

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Andes Areas
Entre Cordilleras Areas
Coastal Areas

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12
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Name the first vintage of Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon.

A

1987

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13
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Name Chile’s first Garage wine.

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Antiyal

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14
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Almaviva is a joint venture between which producers?

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Concha Y Toro
Baron Phillipe de Rothschild
(first vintage was 1996)

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15
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Which is the southernmost region of Chile?

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Austral Region

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16
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Which current provides a cooling influence on the coastal areas of Chile?

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Humboldt Current

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17
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Which producer releases the internationally recognized Chardonnay Sol de Sol?

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Viña Aquitania

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18
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Most planted white grape of the South Region.

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Moscatel of Alejandria

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19
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Name the two subregions of Atacama.

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Copiapo Valley

Huasco Valley

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20
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Name the four companies that account for 80% of Chile’s wine production.

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Concha y Toro
Santa Rita
Santa Carolina
San Pedro

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21
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Name the three subregions of Aconcagua.

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Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

(Panquehue - unofficial, home of Errazuriz)

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22
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Name the three subregions of Chile’s South Region.

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Nūble (Itata Valley became a subzone)
Bio-Bio Valley
Malleco Valley

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23
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Name the only major winemaking country of South America, to remain totally phylloxera free.

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Chile

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24
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Chilean synonym for the Mission grape.

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Pais

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25
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Much of Chile’s Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot are actually two different grapes. Name them.

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Sauvignon Vert

Carmenère

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26
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What separates Chile from the rest of South America?

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Andes Mountains

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27
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Where are most of the major wine regions of Chile located?

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South of the capital, Santiago

28
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Name the regional DOs of Chile (from north to south).

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Atacama 
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur (South Region)
Austral
29
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What is the climate of the northernmost regions of Chile?

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Although moderated by maritime influence, the regions are dry desert-like

30
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What is the climate of the Central Valley, Chile?

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Proximity to the Andes cools nighttime temperatures and among the coast the cold Humboldt Current cools the vines

31
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What is the climate of the southernmost regions of Chile?

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Rainfall is higher and the overall growing season is cooler and shorter

32
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When was the Chilean wine law established?

33
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What are the required minimums for vintage, varietal, and Denomination of Origin for Chile?

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75% across the board although many wineries keep a minimum of 85% to comply with EU standards

34
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Minimum alcohol content for Chilean wines.

35
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Requirements for abv for Reserva and Reserva Especial in Chile.

36
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Requirements for abv for wines labelled Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva from Chile.

37
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Name the two labeling terms of Chile that stipulate time spent in oak.

A

Reserva Especial

Gran Reserva

38
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Name the northernmost wine growing region in Chile.

A

Atacama (most of the wines are distilled)

39
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Name the three subregions of Coquimbo, Chile.

A

Elqui Valley
Limari Valley
Choapa Valley

40
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Who produces the following iconic wines from Colchagua? Clos Apalta, Alpha M and Purple Angel.

A

Casa Lapostolle (Bordeaux Blend) - Clos Apalta
Viña Montes (Bordeaux Blend) - Alpha M.
Viña Montes (Carménère) - Purple Angel

41
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Name the two subzones of Rapel Valley, Chile.

A

Cachapoal Valley

Colchagua Valley

42
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Where is Viña Errazuriz located? What is their flagship wine?

A

Aconcagua Valley

Viñedo Chadwick

43
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Name the subregions of Valle Central DO, Chile.

A

Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curicó Valley
Maule Valley

44
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What is Aconcagua’s most prominent subregion?

A

Casablanca Valley (known for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc)

45
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Are hybrid grape varieties permitted in Chile?

46
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Name four major houses that are located in Maipo Valley, Chile.

A

Concha y Toro
Santa Rita
Cousiño Macul
Santa Carolina

47
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Most planted red grape of the South Region.

48
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Who makes the following wines and what are the varietals? Don Melchor, Viñedo Chadwick and Almaviva. Where are they produced?

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Concha y Toro (Cabernet Sauvignon) - Don Melchor
Errazuriz (Cabernet Sauvignon) - Viñedo Chadwick
Joint venture of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro (Bordeaux Blend) - Almaviva

Puente Alto in Maipo Valley (Central Valley)

49
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What region in Chile is covered in Santiago’s Smog?

A

Maipo Valley

50
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Name the two subregions of Austral, Chile.

A

Cautin Valley

Osorno Valley

51
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In order for a Chilean wine to carry a regional designation what percentage of fruit used to make the corresponding wine must come from those regions?

52
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Name the subzones of San Antonio area, Chile.

A

Leyda (official)
Lo Abarca (also official)
Rosario
Malvilla

53
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Which Chilean wine took first place in 2004 Berlin Tasting?

A

Errazuriz Viñedo Chadwick 2000

54
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Name the subzones of Maule, Chile.

A

Claro Valley
Loncomilla Valley
Tutuven Valley

55
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Who makes “Purple Angel”? What is the grape variety used?

A

Viña Montes

Carménère (from Colchagua Valley)

56
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Name two major producers that are located in Apalta and the iconic Bordeaux-style wine produced at each.

A

Montes - Alpha M

Casa Lapostolle - Clos Apalta

57
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Who makes “Manso de Velasco”? What is the grape variety used?

A

Miguel Torres

Cabernet Sauvignon

58
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Where is Peumo DO area? What is it known for?

A

Cachapoal

Carmenère

59
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What is parron?

A

Pergola training system

60
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Name the two areas which are located outside the three subregions of the Aconcagua region?

A

Zapallar
Valle del Marga-Marga
(Both are considered Costa)

61
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Who makes Carmin de Peumo? What is the grape variety used?

A

Concha y Toro

100% Carmenère

62
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Name the first vintage of Almaviva.

63
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Which wine is considered Chile’s first ultra-premium Syrah?

A

Montes Folly

64
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Where is Puente Alto area located?

A

Maipo Valley, Central Valley

65
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Name the first vintage of Montes Folly.

66
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Name the first Chilean winery to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

A

Concha y Toro (in 1994)

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