Chile

Question 1

What producer started the sparkling wine-production in Chile, and when?

Answer 1

Valdevieso, in the 19th century

Question 2

What is the general quality and price-range?

Answer 2

Acceptable to Very Good quality
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Inexpensive to medium-pricing

Question 3

Which grapes are mainly used in the production?

Answer 3

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pais and Moscatel

Question 4

When will harvest take place?

Answer 4

Early February till early March (Varies from region to region)

Question 5

Which style is mostly produced? Which method?

Answer 5

Fruity, fresh style by the tank-method

Question 6

What is the ratio between tank-method and Traditional method in the production?

Answer 6

90% tank-method, 10% Traditional method.

Question 7

What climatic/geographic factors would you look for when site-selecting in Chile?

Answer 7

Coastal areas (Cooling effect)
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The Andean foothills (Cooling effect from altitude)
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Milder regions in the south (southerly latitude)

Question 8

In which regions do you find the best suited quality-fruit for sparkling wine?

Answer 8

Casablanca
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(San Antonio) Leyda
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Western part of Curico
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Bio Bio (Itata)

Question 9

What are the regulations of residual sugar?

Answer 9

Same standards as in EU - Brut to sweet (0-50+)

Question 10

Who is the largest producer, and how much of the production is made from this?

Answer 10

Valdevieso, holding over 1/3 of the production

Question 11

How much of the general production is sold domestic versus exported?

Answer 11

2/3 is domestic, 1/3 is export - Main-market is Japan, Colombia and Brazil