Grape Varieties/Wines Flashcards

1
Q

What are the major red varietals of Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Carménère
Pais
Merlot
Syrah
Pinot Noir

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What are the major white varietals of Chile?

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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewürztraminer
Muscat of Alexandria

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3
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What is the most famous varietal of Chile

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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4
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How do the French varietals differ than those found in France?

A

Reds have more pyrazines particularly Carménère.
Whites are more fruit & thiol forward.

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5
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Which varietal did the majority of the Sauvignon Blanc turn out to be?

A

Sauvignon Vert

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6
Q

Elqui Valley showcases which varietal well?

A

Syrah on granite hillsides at 6000 ft

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7
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Casablanca Valley grows which varietals mainly?

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

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