Chile Argentina 07.01.24 Flashcards
What is MOVI
A group of Chilean small Independent producers
Where did Miguel Torres plant his first vineyards in Chile
In Curico -1979
Where is Lapostolle Estate based in Chile
Colchagua
Which famous Burgundy producer consults Cono Sur
Martin Prieur of Jacques Prieur
What are the Chile’s DO normally named after
Rivers originating from Andes, going west
What are the subregions in Coquimbo Region
Valle del Elqui
Valle del Limari
Valle del Choapa
Which Elqui subregions are in entre cordillera zones
None
La Serena is coastal
Vicuna and Paiguano are Andes
What are the two rivers of snowmelt that help the water availability in Limari
Rio Hurtado
Rio Grande
Which is the iconic wine produced in Aconcagua Valley
Sena
Which DO in Chile are entirely coastal
Casablanca and San Antonio
What are the three subzones of San Antonio
Valle de Leyda DO,
Lo Abarca DO,
and the unofficial zone of Rosario
Which subzone of San Antonio is the coolest
Lo Abarca
Which Alto Maipo areas are classified as Andes
Puente Alto and Pirque
Which two rivers fall into Rapel river
Cachapoal and Tinguiririca
Which Cachapoal area is known for it’s quality Carmenere
Peumo
What kind of wines is Herencia from Santa Carolina
Carmenere from Peumo
Which areas of Colchagua are classified Costa
Lolol, Pumanque, and Paredones
Name two famous wines originating in Apalta
Clos Apalta
Montes Alpha M
Which two rivers flow in Curico Valley
Teno river and Lontue river
Which iconic wine of Miguel Torres comes from 100 years old Cabernet Sauvignon plants
Manso de Valesco
What are the zones in Maule
Claro
Loncomilla
Tutuven
Which two famous rivers in Zona Sur have DO named after them
Itata
Bio Bio
Which commune has the world’s southern most vineyard
Chile Chico in Austral DO
(yet to release wine, owned by Undurraga)
Which grape is Argentinian Bonarda related to
Corbeau/Charbono
What is the main drawback and strength of Mendoza clone of Chardonnay
Prone to millerandage| Greater skin to juice ratio
What is the minimum ageing required for wines to be labeled Grand Reserva in Argentina
Min 12 months ageing in oak barrels for white wines
Min 24 months ageing in oak barrels for red wines
Less than 10 tons per hectare yields
What are the winemaking provinces in North Region
Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Catamarca IG
Tucuman IG
Valle Calchaquies IG (few departments each of Salta, Catamarca and Tucuman)
What are the regions in Center Region province of Argentina
Cordoba| Entre Rios
What are the winemaking regions in Atlantic Province of Argentina
Buenos Aires
What is the main subregion of Jujuy
Quebrada de Humahuaca
What is the main subregion of Tucuman
Tafi
What are the 3 main subregions of La Rioja Argentina
Famatina Valley
Chilecito
Felipe Varela
Which Argentinian region is also known for producing Sherry style wines
San Juan
Which grape is permitted to carry DOC in Luzan de Cuyo and San Rafael
Malbec
What are the departments in North Mendoza
Guaymallen
Las Heras
Lavalle -Desierto de Lavalle
What are the districts in Luzan de Cuyo DOC
Agrelo
Perdriel
Las Compuertas
Vistalba
What are the departments in South Mendoza region
San Rafael| General Alvear
What are the districts in Tupungato department of Uco Valley Region
El Peral IG
Gualtallary
What are the districts in Tunuyan department of Uco Valley region
San Pablo GI
Los Chacayes GI
Vista Flores GI
What are the districts in San Carlos department of Uco Valley region
La Consulta GI
Paraje Altamira GI
El Cepillo IG
