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What are the climatic influences of Chile:

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  • Pacific Ocean (West)- Does a cold “humbolt current” in the ocean that provides a cooling influence on the coastal areas.
  • Andes Mountains (East)- Causes irrigation in Aconcagua and Maule that affects Agentina as well with the melting snows running down from the Andes in a number of rivers.
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Chile Varietal Labeling Law:

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  • Wine sold under the name of the grape must contain a min. 75% of the stated varietal. (85%** **EU market)
  • Only Vitis Vinifera
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Chile Regional Wine Law:

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►Denominacion de Origen (DO): Very similar to the AVA system in the US for denoting geographic origin.

►The DO system defines :

  • Zones
  • Regions & Sub-regions ( Wine sold under the name of a region or sub-region of origin must contain min. 75% from the stated region or sub-region.) 85% EU market.
  • Six regional DOs in Chile:
  1. Atacama
  2. Coquimbo
  3. Aconcagua
  4. Valle Central
  5. Sur
  6. Astral
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Chile Vintage Labeling Law:

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  • Wine sold under a vintage must contain a min. 75% of the stated year’s harvest. (85% EU market)
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What are the 5 main viticultural regions of Chile?

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(North-South)

  1. Atacama
  2. Coquimbo
  3. Aconcagua (Casablanca)
  4. Central Valley
  5. Sur/South
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Name the two primary climate moderators in Chile and their impact on climate.

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  1. Humboldt Current: Brings cool, moist air and fog to coastal areas.
  2. Coastal Range: Blocks cool, moist air from Pacific and creates a rain shadow inland resulting in Mediterranean climate.
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What is Chile’s signature variety?

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  • Carménère
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What are the sub-regions of Aconcagua?

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  • Aconcagua Valley
  • Casablanca Valley
  • San Antonio Valley
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What is the most famous DO for Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile?

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  • Maipo Valley, Central Valley DO (predominantly red wine region accounts 60% of the plantings)
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Where is Casablanca Valley situated?

Dominant grape varieties?

Top producer?

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  • Aconcagua Region, Chile
  • Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Veramonte
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Where is Rapel Valley located?

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  • Central Valley Region, Chile
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Where is Elqui Valley, Limari Valley and Choapa Valley situated?

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  • Coquimbo Region
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The Mission grape variety is known in Chile as?

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  • País
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The grape variety Mission (País) is very common in which regions of Chile?

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  • Maule Valley (Central Valley)
  • Bio-Bio Valley (South region)
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Which region is home to Errázuriz?

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  • North of Santiago, Aconcagua Valley
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Name the main grape varieties of Aconcagua Valley:

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Syrah
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Where is Maipo Valley situated?

Dominant grape variety?

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  • Central Valley, Chile
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the sub-regions of Central Valley Region?

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  • Maipo Valley
  • Rapel Valley
  • Curicó Valley
  • Maule Valley
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Who is behind Casa Lapostolle Winery?

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  • Marnier Lapostolle of Grand Marnier fame
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What region is home to Miguel Torres Estate in Chile?

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  • Curicó Valley, Central Valley
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Who is behind Concha y Toro the largest wine producer in South America?

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  • Baron Philippe de Rothschild company
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Who is behind LOS VASCOS?

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  • Rothschilds of Bordeaux’s Ch. Lafite
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What is the largest wine region of Chile?

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  • Maule Valley, Central Valley
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What are the sub-regions of Sur DO/Southern Region?

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  • Itata Valley
  • Bio-Bio Valley
  • Malleco Valley
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Name the main grape variety of Bio-Bio Valley and Malleco Valley:

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  • País (Mission)
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Which is the most widely planted grape variety of Itata Valley?

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  • Muscat of Alexandria followed by País
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Name the most widely planted grape variety of Atacama Region?

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  • PISCO GRAPES - Moscatel
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What are the two zones of Rapel Valley?

What are their predominat grape varieties?

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  1. Cachapoal Valley
  2. Colchagua Valley

Red Dominant:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Carménère
  • Syrah
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What is the climate of Chile?

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  • Hot and extraordinarily dry Atacama Desert in the north to cool southern regions
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What is the most planted white grape variety of Chile?

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  • Chardonnay
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What are the three geographic terms that can be put on a Chilean label to describe the vineyards proximity to the ocean or mountains?

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  • Costa (Coast)
  • Entre Cordilleras (Between Mountains)
  • Andes (Close to the Andes)
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What are the sub-regions of Atacama Region?

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  • Copiapó Valley
  • Huasco Valley

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