Chilean Wine Laws Flashcards
1
Q
How are vineyard areas divided in Chile? What are the 4 areas?
A
DOs- Denominaciones de Origen
Coquimbo Region, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley Region and Southern Region
2
Q
How are vineyard sites now classified in Chile?
A
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
3
Q
What are the labelling terms used in Chile?
A
Labelling terms - Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva