Chile Regions Flashcards
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Atacama Climate/Location
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- northernly most wine region
- arid desert, irrigation a must
2
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Atacama Grapes/Vinification
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-most wine used for distillation
3
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Coquimbo DO sub-regions/grapes
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- Elqui Valley [Syrah]
- Limary Valley [Chardonnay]
- Choapa Valley
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Coquimbo Climate/Viticulture
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- lots of sunshine, cooling influence from sea breezes/mountains
- cooling influences from Atlantic
- Altitude can help
- lack of water biggest challenge [irrigation used]
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Anconcagua DO Sub Regions
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- Aconcagua Valley
- Casablanca Valley
- San Antonio Valley
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Aconcagua Climate/Viticulture
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- hot and dry conditions
- some moderation from mountains & aconcagua river
7
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Aconcagua Valley Grapes
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- Cab Sauvignon & Merlot
- Errazuriz “Sena” Bordeaux Style blend beat Lafite/Margoux in 2004 Berlin tasting!
8
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Casablanca/San Antonio Valley Climate
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-cool maritime climate [among coolest in Chile]
9
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Casablanca/San Antonio Valley Grapes
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- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
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Central Valley DO sub regions
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- Maipo Valley
- Rapel Valley
- Curico Valley
- Maule Valley
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Central Valley DO Grapes
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- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carmenere
- Merlot
12
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Maipo Valley Grapes
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- Cabernet Sauvignon [minty character] 50% plantings
- Merlot
13
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Rapel Valley Sub Regions
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- Cachapoal
- Colchagua
14
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Rapel Valley Grapes
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- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Carmenere [soon to overtake Merlot]
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Colchagua Valley Climate/Producers
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- warm, fertile area
- historically bulk production but spots are great
- Vina Montes “Alpha M” & “Purple Angel” fruit from here
