Chile

Question 1

Largest winery of Chile.

Answer 1

Concha y Toro

Question 2

The Chilean project Seña is a collaboration between…

Answer 2

Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick

first vintage was 1995

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Tinaja

Question 4

Name the subregions of Curico Valley.

Answer 4

Teno Valley

Lontue Valley

Question 5

In which areas of Chile, William Fèvre has ventures?

Answer 5

Malleco Valley

Maipo Valley

Question 6

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

Answer 6

VIGNO (Vignadores del Carignan/Carignan Vintners)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Curicó Valley

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Viña Los Vascos (acquired in 1988)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Cinsault

Question 10

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

Answer 10

89%

11%

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Andes Areas
Entre Cordilleras Areas
Coastal Areas

Question 12

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

Answer 12

1987

Question 13

Name Chile’s first Garage wine.

Answer 13

Antiyal

Question 14

Almaviva is a joint venture between which producers?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Which is the southernmost region of Chile?

Answer 15

Austral Region

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Humboldt Current

Question 17

Which producer releases the internationally recognized Chardonnay Sol de Sol?

Answer 17

Viña Aquitania

Question 18

Most planted white grape of the South Region.

Answer 18

Moscatel of Alejandria

Question 19

Name the two subregions of Atacama.

Answer 19

Copiapo Valley

Huasco Valley

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Concha y Toro
Santa Rita
Santa Carolina
San Pedro

Question 21

Name the three subregions of Aconcagua.

Answer 21

Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

(Panquehue - unofficial, home of Errazuriz)

Question 22

Name the three subregions of Chile’s South Region.

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Chile

Question 24

Chilean synonym for the Mission grape.

Answer 24

Pais

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Sauvignon Vert | Carmenère

Question 26

What separates Chile from the rest of South America?

Answer 26

Andes Mountains

Question 27

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

Answer 27

South of the capital, Santiago

Question 28

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

Answer 28

``` Atacama Coquimbo Aconcagua Valle Central Sur (South Region) Austral ```

Question 29

What is the climate of the northernmost regions of Chile?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What is the climate of the Central Valley, Chile?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What is the climate of the southernmost regions of Chile?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

When was the Chilean wine law established?

Answer 32

1995

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Minimum alcohol content for Chilean wines.

Answer 34

11,5%

Question 35

Requirements for abv for Reserva and Reserva Especial in Chile.

Answer 35

12%

Question 36

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

Answer 36

12,5%

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Reserva Especial | Gran Reserva

Question 38

Name the northernmost wine growing region in Chile.

Answer 38

Atacama (most of the wines are distilled)

Question 39

Name the three subregions of Coquimbo, Chile.

Answer 39

Elqui Valley Limari Valley Choapa Valley

Question 40

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

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Name the two subzones of Rapel Valley, Chile.

Answer 41

Cachapoal Valley | Colchagua Valley

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Aconcagua Valley | Viñedo Chadwick

Question 43

Name the subregions of Valle Central DO, Chile.

Answer 43

Maipo Valley Rapel Valley Curicó Valley Maule Valley

Question 44

What is Aconcagua's most prominent subregion?

Answer 44

Casablanca Valley (known for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc)

Question 45

Are hybrid grape varieties permitted in Chile?

Answer 45

No

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Concha y Toro Santa Rita Cousiño Macul Santa Carolina

Question 47

Most planted red grape of the South Region.

Answer 47

Pais

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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)

Question 49

What region in Chile is covered in Santiago's Smog?

Answer 49

Maipo Valley

Question 50

Name the two subregions of Austral, Chile.

Answer 50

Cautin Valley | Osorno Valley

Question 51

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?

Answer 51

85%

Question 52

Name the subzones of San Antonio area, Chile.

Answer 52

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

Question 53

Which Chilean wine took first place in 2004 Berlin Tasting?

Answer 53

Errazuriz Viñedo Chadwick 2000

Question 54

Name the subzones of Maule, Chile.

Answer 54

Claro Valley Loncomilla Valley Tutuven Valley

Question 55

Who makes "Purple Angel"? What is the grape variety used?

Answer 55

Viña Montes | Carménère (from Colchagua Valley)

Question 56

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

Answer 56

Montes - Alpha M | Casa Lapostolle - Clos Apalta

Question 57

Who makes "Manso de Velasco"? What is the grape variety used?

Answer 57

Miguel Torres | Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Cachapoal | Carmenère

Question 59

What is parron?

Answer 59

Pergola training system

Question 60

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

Answer 60

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

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Concha y Toro | 100% Carmenère

Question 62

Name the first vintage of Almaviva.

Answer 62

1996

Question 63

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

Answer 63

Montes Folly

Question 64

Where is Puente Alto area located?

Answer 64

Maipo Valley, Central Valley

Question 65

Name the first vintage of Montes Folly.

Answer 65

2000

Question 66

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

Answer 66

Concha y Toro (in 1994)