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Chile and Argentina Flashcards

1
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Argentina’s signature red grape is

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Malbec- Originated in Bordeaux

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2
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Chile’s Signature “Forgotten” grape variety

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Carmenere- Also from Bordeaux., thought to be Merlot

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3
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The unique white grape of Argentina

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Torrontes

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4
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The most widely planted grape variety in Chile

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Cabernet

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Most of what Chile thought was Merlot is actually what

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Carmenere

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6
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What sub-region is nearly 1/4 of Chile’s Chardonnay planted in

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Casablanca

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7
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In what sub-region is most of Chile’s Sauvignon Blanc planted. Curico or Rapel

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Curico

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8
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Where does Argentina rank in world wine production

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5th- Behind the US and above Australia

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9
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What is Argentina’s second largest wine region/province

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San Jaun- It’s a hot area known for Sherry, Brandy and Vermouth

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10
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In Chile Sauvignon Vert is a synonym for Sauvignonasse. True or false

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True

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Argentine vineyards have a Mediterranean climate. True or false

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False- Climate is Continental

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12
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What Argentine wine region is located in Patagonia

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Rio- Negro. This is a cooler area- up and coming for Whites and Sparkling wines.

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Water, for irrigation, is plentiful in Argentina. True or false

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True- Most water from the Andean snow melt

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14
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What is the minimum percentage for varietal, vintage and place of origin on a Chilean wine label

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75%- Many export wineries use 85% to meet EU requirements

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What is the name of the cold current off of the Chilean coast

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Humbolt Current-

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16
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What launched wine culture in Argentina in the 19th century

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Immigrants and Railways- 1885 the first Railway between Mendoza and Buenos Aires opened, the link to their substantial wine industry

17
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What is largely responsible for the lack of rain in Argentine vineyards

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Andes Mountains- But they provide the snowmelt for ample irrigation

18
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What % of total Chilean wine production is exported

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2/3

19
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Name the 7 wine provinces of Argentina- Try largest to smallest.

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1.Mendoza 2.San Juan 3.La Rioja 4.Rio Niegro 5.Catamarca 6.Salta 7.Neuquen

20
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In the 17th. century, the conquistadors and Spanish colonialists brought wine culture to Chile. True or False

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False- Mid 16th century Conquistadors and Colonialists brought wine culture

21
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The most widely planted white grape in Argentina is the Torrontes. True or false

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False- Creza is #1 blended with Criolla Grande for jug and bulk wine.

22
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What are the 3 levels of the Argentine Wine Laws- Highest to Lowest

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DOC- denominacion de Origne Controlada
IG - Indicacion Geografica
IP- Indicacion de procedencia

23
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Historically, most of the wine produced by Argentina was shipped abroad. True or false?

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False- in the 1990’s wine quality improved and taste profiles matched other countries styles

24
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Where are most of Argentina’s vineyards located– IE Northwest-Southwest, Northeast- Southest

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Southwest

25
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In Argentina what are the 2 largest Wine Regions

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1.Mendoza 2.San Juan- over 90% of the total wine acres

26
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What sub-region is most of Chile’s Sauvignon Blanc planted in.

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Curico Valley

27
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Where does Argentina rank in World Wine Consuption

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3rd

28
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Name the four subregions of Chile’s Central Valley in geographical order, starting in the north:

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Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curicó Valley
Maule Valley

29
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What are the two sub-regions of Chile’s Del Sur (Southern) wine Region

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Itata Valley

Bio-Bio Valley

30
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Cafayate is a subregion of what Argentine wine province

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Salta- Some vineyards as high as 7000 feet

31
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How are Chile and California similar in Geography and Climate

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Coastal hills that help block the fog. Westerly winds bring cool moist air inland, Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers

32
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What are the three subregions of the Aconcagua viticultural region of Chile

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Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

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