Chile - General Flashcards by Henry Piaskowski

Q

What is País?

A

Chilean name for Mission Grape

Was Chile’s most planted grape until the 21st century

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What mountain range separates Chile from the rest of South America?

A

Andes

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is Atacama?

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is Aconcagua?

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the Valle Central?

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is Sur?

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is Austral?

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is Coquimbo?

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the climate of Northern Chile?

A

Dry and desert-like

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the climate of Atacama?

A

Dry and desert-like

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

When was Chilean wine law established?

A

1995

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the 75% rule in Chile?

A

Vintage: varietal: and DO labels must have 75%

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Are hybrid grapes allowed in Chile?

A

No

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the minimum ABV of Chilean wine?

A

11.5%

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What does Reserva mean in Chile?

A

Minimum 12% ABV

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What does Reserva Especial mean in Chile?

A

Minimum 12% ABV

Vague oak aging

Q

What does Reserva Privada mean in Chile?

A

Minimum 12.5% ABV

Q

What does Gran Reserva mean in Chile?

A

Minimum 12.5% ABV

Vague oak aging

Q

What is the northern most wine region in Chile?

A

Atacama DO

Q

What does Costa mean in Chile?

A

Proximity to Pacific Ocean coast

Q

What does Entre Cordilleras mean in Chile?

A

Between coast and Andes

Q

What does Andes mean in Chile?

A

Proximity to Andes

Q

General Chile climate

A

Warm Mediterranean

Q

Fungal disease Chile

A

Low risk due to dry and sunny growing season

El niño/La niña Chile

El niño can cause dramatic rain increases La niña can cause drought

Approaches to grape growing Chile

Sustainable and organic are widely practiced by both large and small estates Due to promotion by well-respected winemakers and state

Cooling influences Chile

Humboldt Current (from Antarctica, blows inland along river valleys). Strongest where coastal mountains are lowest and valleys near Pacific Cold air from Andes (descends into foothills at night, causes large diurnal range)

Most planted grape Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot, Carmenère, or Syrah)

Chile's signature grape variety

Carmenère

Primary white grapes Chile

Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Muscat of Alexandria (mostly for Pisco)

Muscat of Alexandria use Chile

Mostly for Pisco