Other South American Countries Flashcards
Where is Black Muscat widely planted?
Black Muscat is widely planted in Uruguay where it is used to make rosés for domestic use as well as exporting to Brazil.
What is Harriague?
Harriague is the name for Tannat in Uruguay. It was named for Pascal Harriague who helped spread grapes through Uruguay.
What is the leading grape variety in Uruguay?
Tannat is the leading grape in Uruguay. It accounts for nearly 25% of the vineyard area in the country.
What white grape variety introduced to Uruguay in the 2000s is seen as having great potential?
Albarino is seen as having great potential in Uruguay, particularly in certain spots near the coast where the climate is similar to Galicia.
Approximately what percentage of Uruguay’s vineyards are Tannat?
About 25%
Who brought Tannat to Uruguay?
Basque immigrants.
What grape is widely grown in Uruguay for use in Rosés?
Black Muscat is grown in Uruguay and used for Rosés for domestic use and export to Brazil.
Where is the Maldonado Region?
The Maldonado Region is a popular wine tourism location on the Atlantic Coast of Uruguay. It has rocky soils, and a cool climate.
What region has Uruguay’s largest percentage (60%) of commercial vineyards?
The Canelones District has Uruguay’s largest percentage of commercial vineyards - 60%.
Describe the Colonia District.
The Colonia District is located in southwest Uruguay along the Rio de La Plata Estuary. It is a historic wine production area focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon.
Describe Planalto Caterinense.
Planalto Caterinense is a small appellation in Brazil with just 741 acres, planted at 2900-4600 feet elevations. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are most grown.
What is Campanha?
Campanha is a wine region in Brazil, located on the southern border, close to Uruguay. It contains the oldest vineyards in Brazil. Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Tannat are the most grown varieties in the region.
Where is the Serra Gaucha and what wines are produced there?
The Serra Gaucha is in Brazil. It accounts for 85% of the country’s wine production. It was settled by Italian immigrants who brought their wine culture with. Mainly focused on red wines including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and tannat. Malvasia and Moscato are planted for sparkling wines used in Charmat method.
What is Vale dos Vinhedos?
Vale dos Vinhedos DO is Brazil’s first (and only) DO. It requires the use of Vinifera grapes, with Merlot and Chardonnay specified as flagship varieties.
What is Serra do Sudeste?
Serra do Sudeste is a wine region of Brazil started in the 1970’s, increasing to large scale during the 2000s. Most grapes planted are transported to producers in Serra Gaucha.
