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South America Flashcards

1
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Which region boasts the highest elevation vineyards in the world?

A

Salta

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2
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What is the noteworthy grape varietal of Uruguay?

A

Tannat

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3
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What is the best vintage in the last decade for Chile?

A

2005

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4
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Which is the 2nd largest producing region in Argentina, and what are its noteworthy valleys?

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San Juan: Tullum, Zonda, Pedernal

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5
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What wine brought Chile critical acclaim at the 2004 Berlin tasting?

A

2000 Vinedo Chadwick, Errazuriz, Maipo Valley

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6
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What is the second most planted red varietal in Argentina?

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Bonarda

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7
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What is the most planted varietal in Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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8
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True or False: Argentina is a continental climate

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True

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9
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What region in South America can harvest twice per year?

A

Vale do Sao Francisco in Brazil

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10
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What is the name of the arid, afternoon wind affecting Argentina’s wine regions?

A

The Zonda

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What are the three sub-varietals of Torrontes, and which is the highest quality?

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Torrontes Mendocino, Torrontes Sanjuanino, Torrontes Riojano

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What is the most noteworthy region in Brazil, and what are its sub-regions?

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Serra Gaucha: Vale dos Vinhedos, Pinto Bandeira

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What is the name of the cooling current influencing Chile’s wine regions?

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Humboldt Current

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14
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What country is the largest producer of wine in South America with approximately how many hectares under vine?

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Argentina with approximately 218,000ha

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15
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What are the sub-zones of Valle de Curico?

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Valle del Lontue, Valle del Teno

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16
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What is the most noteworthy region in Bolivia?

17
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What is the best vintage in the last decade for Argentina?

18
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What are the East-West designations Chile implemented in 2011?

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Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes

19
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What is the national spirit of Bolivia?

A

Singani (from Muscat of Alexandria)

20
Q

What was the first vintage of Don Melchor and from what vineyard is it made?

A

1987, Puenta Alto

21
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What are the ubiquitous pink skinned varietals planted in Argentina?

A

Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande

22
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What is the national spirit of Chile?

23
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In which state of Brazil is winemaking focused?

A

Rio Grande do Sul

24
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What is the stated minimum alcohol for Chilean wine?

25
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What are the aging requirements for Reserva and Gran Reserva wines in Argentina?

A

Reserva: whites 6 months, reds 12 months

Gran Reserva: whites 12 months, reds 24 months

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