Chile Argentina 07.01.24 Flashcards

1
Q

What is MOVI

A

A group of Chilean small Independent producers

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2
Q

Where did Miguel Torres plant his first vineyards in Chile

A

In Curico -1979

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3
Q

Where is Lapostolle Estate based in Chile

A

Colchagua

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4
Q

Which famous Burgundy producer consults Cono Sur

A

Martin Prieur of Jacques Prieur

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5
Q

What are the Chile’s DO normally named after

A

Rivers originating from Andes, going west

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6
Q

What are the subregions in Coquimbo Region

A

Valle del Elqui
Valle del Limari
Valle del Choapa

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7
Q

Which Elqui subregions are in entre cordillera zones

A

None
La Serena is coastal
Vicuna and Paiguano are Andes

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8
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What are the two rivers of snowmelt that help the water availability in Limari

A

Rio Hurtado
Rio Grande

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9
Q

Which is the iconic wine produced in Aconcagua Valley

A

Sena

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10
Q

Which DO in Chile are entirely coastal

A

Casablanca and San Antonio

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11
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What are the three subzones of San Antonio

A

Valle de Leyda DO,
Lo Abarca DO,
and the unofficial zone of Rosario

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12
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Which subzone of San Antonio is the coolest

A

Lo Abarca

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13
Q

Which Alto Maipo areas are classified as Andes

A

Puente Alto and Pirque

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14
Q

Which two rivers fall into Rapel river

A

Cachapoal and Tinguiririca

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15
Q

Which Cachapoal area is known for it’s quality Carmenere

A

Peumo

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16
Q

What kind of wines is Herencia from Santa Carolina

A

Carmenere from Peumo

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17
Q

Which areas of Colchagua are classified Costa

A

Lolol, Pumanque, and Paredones

18
Q

Name two famous wines originating in Apalta

A

Clos Apalta
Montes Alpha M

19
Q

Which two rivers flow in Curico Valley

A

Teno river and Lontue river

20
Q

Which iconic wine of Miguel Torres comes from 100 years old Cabernet Sauvignon plants

A

Manso de Valesco

21
Q

What are the zones in Maule

A

Claro
Loncomilla
Tutuven

22
Q

Which two famous rivers in Zona Sur have DO named after them

A

Itata
Bio Bio

23
Q

Which commune has the world’s southern most vineyard

A

Chile Chico in Austral DO
(yet to release wine, owned by Undurraga)

24
Q

Which grape is Argentinian Bonarda related to

A

Corbeau/Charbono

25
Q

What is the main drawback and strength of Mendoza clone of Chardonnay

A

Prone to millerandage| Greater skin to juice ratio

26
Q

What is the minimum ageing required for wines to be labeled Grand Reserva in Argentina

A

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

27
Q

What are the winemaking provinces in North Region

A

Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Catamarca IG
Tucuman IG
Valle Calchaquies IG (few departments each of Salta, Catamarca and Tucuman)

28
Q

What are the regions in Center Region province of Argentina

A

Cordoba| Entre Rios

29
Q

What are the winemaking regions in Atlantic Province of Argentina

A

Buenos Aires

30
Q

What is the main subregion of Jujuy

A

Quebrada de Humahuaca

31
Q

What is the main subregion of Tucuman

A

Tafi

32
Q

What are the 3 main subregions of La Rioja Argentina

A

Famatina Valley
Chilecito
Felipe Varela

33
Q

Which Argentinian region is also known for producing Sherry style wines

A

San Juan

34
Q

Which grape is permitted to carry DOC in Luzan de Cuyo and San Rafael

A

Malbec

35
Q

What are the departments in North Mendoza

A

Guaymallen
Las Heras
Lavalle -Desierto de Lavalle

36
Q

What are the districts in Luzan de Cuyo DOC

A

Agrelo
Perdriel
Las Compuertas
Vistalba

37
Q

What are the departments in South Mendoza region

A

San Rafael| General Alvear

38
Q

What are the districts in Tupungato department of Uco Valley Region

A

El Peral IG
Gualtallary

39
Q

What are the districts in Tunuyan department of Uco Valley region

A

San Pablo GI
Los Chacayes GI
Vista Flores GI

40
Q

What are the districts in San Carlos department of Uco Valley region

A

La Consulta GI
Paraje Altamira GI
El Cepillo IG