Chile Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common form of production of sparkling wine in Chile?

A

Tank method, with a small number of traditional wines being made.

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What are the principal varieties used to create sparkling wines in Chile?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
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How are vineyard sites picked to grow grapes for sparkling wines in Chile?

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Usually in areas where there is some cooling influence, such as the cooler coastal areas, the Andean foothills or milder regions in the South.

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Where will the fruit for inexpensive sparkling wine come from in Chile?

A

The warm areas in the Central Valley

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5
Q

List the regions where premium sparkling wines are being created in Chile

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  • Casablanca
  • San Antonio
  • Limari
  • Curico
  • Bio Bio
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List the main producers of sparkling wine in Chile

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  • Valdivieso (1/3+ of total production)
  • Vina Mar
  • Undurraga
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What are the top 3 export countries for Chilean sparkling wine

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  • Japan
  • Columbia
  • Brazil
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How much of the Chilean sparkling wine produced is sold domestically?

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2/3’s

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