Intro Questions 2014 Flashcards
What is the wind that cools the Valle Central?
Humbolt Current
What is the MIssion grape of California called in Chile?
Pais
Criolla Chica in Argentina
What is the most planted red grape of Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the second most planted red grape of Chile?
Merlot
When did Chilean Wine Law start?
1995
What are the minimal requirements per the 2011 Chilean wine law for Varietal, Vintage and Region?
75% across the board for all
What are the minimal requirements for Chilean Wine to be imported into the EU?
85% across the board for Vintage, Varietal and Region
What is the minimal ABV for Chilean Table Wine?
11.5%
What is the minimal ABV for Chilean Reserva and Reserva Especial Wine?
12%
What is the minimal ABV for Chilean Gran Reserva and Reserva Privada Wine?
12.5%
What wine style must spend time in oak?
Table Wine
Reserva
Reserva Privada?
Reserva Privada
What is Chile’s indigenous red grape?
Carmenere
Which diseases have not effected Chile due to its location?
Phylloxera
Oidium (Powdery Mildew)
What are the main growing regions of Chile North to South?
Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
What are the coastal wine regions of Aconcagua?
What do they grow?
Valle de Casablanca
Valle de San Antonio
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay