Chilean Wine Laws Flashcards

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How are vineyard areas divided in Chile? What are the 4 areas?

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DOs- Denominaciones de Origen

Coquimbo Region, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley Region and Southern Region

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How are vineyard sites now classified in Chile?

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In 2012 a new degree of classification was announced. This categorises vineyard sites according to their distance from the ocean, rather than their latitude.
Costa - coastal areas
Entre Cordilleras - areas between mountain ranges
Andes - mountain areas

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What are the labelling terms used in Chile?

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Labelling terms - Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva

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