Coquimbo / Atacama Flashcards
Where is Valle de Choapa DO?
Coquimbo DO
Along with:
Elqui DO
Limari DO
What are the DOs of Atacama DO?
Valle de Copiapó DO
Valle del Huasco DO
Both are used for Pisco production
Where is Valle de Elqui DO?
Coquimbo DO
Along with:
Limari DO
Choapa DO
What is the primary viticulture in Valle de Limarí DO?
Despite its northerly location and cloudless, arid climate, Valle del Limarí DO has become one of Chile’s brightest spots for Chardonnay. One of the few areas in Chile with calcareous soils—red clay atop limestone recalling the terra rossa of Coonawarra—Limarí succeeds as a cooler climate due to its coastal proximity, not its elevation.
What are the DOs of Coquimbo DO?
N -> S
Elqui DO
Limarí DO
Choapa DO
Where is Valle de Limari DO?
Coquimbo DO
Along with:
Elqui DO
Choapa DO
What does parron mean?
Pergola
Common method of vine training in Atacama DO, particularly in Valle de Copiapó DO.
What makes viticulture possible in Elqui Valley DO?
Elevation
Most vines are above 500M and some as high as 2,200M. This is the highest growing region in Chile. Syrah is emerging as the early favorite grape varietal.
What makes viticulture possible in Limarí Valley DO?
Coastal Proximity
Two gaps in the Coastal Range at Tongoy Bay and the mouth of the Limarí River provide cool ocean breezes and morning Fog make it great for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Where is Valle de Copiapó DO?
Atacama DO
Along with Valle del Huasco DO
Where is Valle del Huasco DO?
Atacama DO
Along with Valle de Copiapó DO
