Chile Flashcards
Name the main viticultural regions of Chile.
- Atacama Region
- Coquimbo Region
- Aconcagua Region
- Central Valley Region
- South Region (Sur)
- Austral
Name the sub-region of Atacama.
- Copiapo Valley
- Huasco Valley
Name the sub-region of Coquimbo.
- Elqui Valley
- Limari Valley
- Choapo Valley
Name the sub-region of Aconcagua.
- Aconcagua Valley
- Casablanca Valley
- Leyda Valley
- Lo Abarco
- San Antonio Valley
Name the sub-region of Central Valley.
- Maipo Valley
- Rapel Valley
- Curico Valley
- Maule Valley
Name the sub-region of Sur.
- Itata Valley
- Bio Bio Valley
- Malleco Valley
Name the sub-region of Austral.
- Cautin Valley
- Osorno Valley
- Osorno
Name the geographical aspects of Chile.
Chile is bounded by the Andes mountains in the east and Pacific Ocean in the West.
Which natural influence helps to regulate temperature in the Central Valley?
The Humboldt Current forces cool sea air inland through the river valleys to affect the Central Valley vineyards during the day.
Which other appellation system is used in Chile?
- Costa - Section nearest to the Coast.
- Entre Cordillera - Section on the plain between the coast and the foothills of the Andes.
- Andes - Section close up to the Andes Mountains.
What makes growing wine grapes in Coquimbo DO possible?
Due to the proximity to the Pacific Ocean and by growing vines at a high altitude.
Name the crosses of Torrontes in Argentina.
- Torrontés Riojano - Highly aromatic crossing of Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria.
- Torrontés Sanjuanino - Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria.
- Torrontés Mendocino - Muscat x Unknown.
What are the grapes for Elqui & Limari?
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere & Syrah.
White - Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc.
What are the grapes for Aconcagua?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere & Merlot.
What are the grapes for Valle de Casablanca?
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot & Pinot Noir
Name the sub-regions of San Antonio.
- Lo Abarca
- Rosario
- Leyda.
Name the sub-regions of Rapel Valley.
- Cachapoal Valley
- Colchagua Valley
Name the sub-regions of Curico Valley.
- Lontue Valley
- Teno Valley
Name the sub-regions of Maule Valley.
- Claro Valley
- Loncomilla Valley
- Tutuven Valley