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
Name a few famous producers from Aconcagua.
- Errazuriz - “Seña”
- Vermonte
- Caliterra
- Casa Marin
Name a few famous producers from Central Valley.
- Concha y Toro’s “Don Melchor”
- Errázuriz’s “Viñedo Chadwick”
- Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro - “Almaviva”
What are the grapes for Rapel Valley?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Carmenere
- Syrah
Name the higher-altitude eastern subregions with greater diurnal variation in Colchagua.
- San Fernando
- Chimbarongo
Name the sub-regions of Colchagua Valley.
- Los Lingues
- Apalta
Name a few famous producers from Colchagua Valley.
- Casa Lapostolle’s “Clos Apalta”
- Viña Montes “Alpha M” & “Purple Angel”
Name a few famous producers from Rapel Valley.
- Casa Lapostelle
- Casa Silva
- Montes
- Los Vacos
Which well known producer is located in Curico Valley?
Miguel Torres - 1970
What is the requirement if the wine is sold under the grape varietal?
It must contain 75% of the stated varietal. (85% EU)
What is the requirement if the wine is sold under the name of the region or sub-region?
It must contain 75% of from the stated region or sub-region. (85% EU)
What is the requirement if the wine is sold under the Vintage?
It must contain a minimum of 75% of the stated years harvest. (85% EU)
What is the min. alcohol % for Chilean wines?
- 11.5%
What is the min. alcohol % for Chilean wines having Reserva and Reserva Especial on the label?
- Reserva and Reserva Especial - 12%.
What is the min. alcohol % for Chilean wines having Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva on the label?
- Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva - 12.5%
Which Chilean wine region surrounds the capital of Santiago?
Maipo Valley
What is the most planted grape variety in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chile is the world’s largest producer of which of the following grapes?
Carmenère
Which mountain range provides a rain shadow for most of Chile’s wine-growing regions?
Chilean Coastal Range
Which Chilean wine region is famous for the old vine Carignan?
Maule Valley
The __________ Current provides a cooling effect for many of Chile’s wine regions.
Humboldt
The VIGNO association exists to preserve old vine _______ in Maule Valley.
Carignan
What is Chile’s most planted white grape?
Sauvignon Blanc
Puente Alto is located in?
Maipo Valley
Which region has the most land under vine?
Maule Valley
Name the main grapes for Valle del Itata DO.
- Moscatel de Alejandría (Muscat of Alexandria)
- Cinsault
Name a few popular wines from Valle del Malleco DO.
- Viña Aquitania’ - Sol de Sol
- Pedro Parra - Clos des Fous
Name the warmest region of Central Valley.
Rapel Valley
Name a few popular Carmenere wines from Peumo DO.
- Santa Carolina’s “Herencia”
- Concha y Toro’s “Carmín de Peumo”
- Errázuriz’s “Kai”
Name the highest peak in South America.
Mt. Aconcagua
Name the best sites for Carmenere in Chile.
- Peumo - Cachapoal
- Los Lingues and Apalta - Colchagua
