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D4.C18. Chile Flashcards

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When did the sparkling wine production begin in Chile?

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It started nineteenth century with Valdivieso

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How is the trend for sparkling wine production in Chile? What is its proportion in comparison with the Chile’s total wine production?

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It has grown rapidly but it remains a minor proportion of Chile’s wine production

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Which methods are used to produce sparkling wines in Chile?

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  • Tank 90%
  • Traditional
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Tasting notes for a tank method sparkling wine from Chile?

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  • Fruity
  • Brut and slightly sweeter
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What are the principal varieties that are used in sparkling wine production in Chile?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the quality/price range for sparkling wines from Chile?

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  • Most wines are inexpensive, some, especially in export markets, being mid-priced
  • Acceptable to very good in quality
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Which areas in Chile are ideal for sparkling wine production?

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In areas where there is a cooling influence:
- Coastal areas (Pacific Ocean)
- Andean foothills (altitude)
- Milder regions in the south (latitude)

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Where is the fruit for some inexpensive wines is sourced from?

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Warm Central Valley

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What is the harvest period for sparkling wines in Chile?

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From early February until the first week in March (zone dependent)

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Premium sparkling wines are produced in which regions of Chile?

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  • Casablanca (Pacific Ocean)
  • San Antonio (Leyda) (Pacific Ocean)
  • Limari (Pacific Ocean)
  • Curicó (some parts are coastal and cooled by the ocean)
  • Bío Bío (southerly latitude, open to the influence of the ocean)
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Which grapes are grown in Itata and Maule?

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Moscatel (Muscat) and País

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Is irrigation used in regions where grapes for sparkling wines are produced?

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Vineyards are irrigated in all these areas except for Itata

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What is the main factor that allowed the sparkling sector to grow rapidly in Chile?

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Tank method sparkling wines made with modern, recently acquired, equipment

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Which grape varieties are used for the tank method sparkling wines in Chile?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc (to maintain its aromatic fruit)
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Which grape varieties are used for the traditional method sparkling wines in Chile?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pais (Blanc de Noirs and Rosé)
  • Moscatel
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How is the structure of sparkling wine market in Chile?

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A few very large companies dominate the market

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What are the main producers in the sparkling industry in Chile?

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  • Valdeviso (over 1/3rd)
  • Viña Mar
  • Undurraga
18
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What is the ratio of domestic consumption for sparkling wines in Chile? What is the trend?

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  • Over 2/3rd
  • Growing rapidly, especially at the premium end of the market
19
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What are the main export markets for for sparkling wines of Chile?

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  • Japan (by far)
  • Columbia
  • Brazil
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What is the percentage of import sparkling wines in Chile?

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Chilean market for sparkling wines is made up almost entirely of domestic products

WSET 4 D4 by Sarp Sarac (22 decks)

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