Mk. Fine Vintage Written Practice Questions / Lesson 11 / North America and South America

Question 1

List the 4 main principal regions in Chile from north to south.

Answer 1

Coquimbo (ko-KIM-bo)
Aconcagua (ah-kohn-KAH-gwa)
Central Valley
Southern Region

Question 2

List the 3 quality sub-regions of Mendoza.

Answer 2

Lujan de Cuyo.
Maipu.
Uco Valley

Question 3

Describe a wine from Torrontés grown in the Salta Province.

Answer 3

Best examples from high altitude in Cafayate.
Intense Fruit.
Floral.
Medium Body / Acidity
High altitude provide freshness to the wine.

Question 4

What are vineyard challenges of Uruguay?

Answer 4

Fertile / Vigorous Soil
Rainfall at Harvest is common.
High Humidity.
Downy Mildew and Grey Rot a problem

Question 5

Describe an old vine Zinfandel.

Answer 5

Full bodied.
Concentrated.
Intense red berry, spice and raisin flavours. Typically high in alcohol with sometimes small amounts of residual sugar.