South America Flashcards

1
Q

Which region boasts the highest elevation vineyards in the world?

A

Salta

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2
Q

What is the noteworthy grape varietal of Uruguay?

A

Tannat

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3
Q

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

A

2005

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4
Q

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

A

San Juan: Tullum, Zonda, Pedernal

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5
Q

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

A

2000 Vinedo Chadwick, Errazuriz, Maipo Valley

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6
Q

What is the second most planted red varietal in Argentina?

A

Bonarda

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7
Q

What is the most planted varietal in Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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8
Q

True or False: Argentina is a continental climate

A

True

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9
Q

What region in South America can harvest twice per year?

A

Vale do Sao Francisco in Brazil

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10
Q

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

A

The Zonda

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11
Q

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

A

Torrontes Mendocino, Torrontes Sanjuanino, Torrontes Riojano

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12
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What is the most noteworthy region in Brazil, and what are its sub-regions?

A

Serra Gaucha: Vale dos Vinhedos, Pinto Bandeira

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13
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What is the name of the cooling current influencing Chile’s wine regions?

A

Humboldt Current

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14
Q

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

A

Argentina with approximately 218,000ha

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15
Q

What are the sub-zones of Valle de Curico?

A

Valle del Lontue, Valle del Teno

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16
Q

What is the most noteworthy region in Bolivia?

A

Tarija

17
Q

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

A

2009

18
Q

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

A

Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes

19
Q

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
Q

What are the ubiquitous pink skinned varietals planted in Argentina?

A

Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande

22
Q

What is the national spirit of Chile?

A

Pisco

23
Q

In which state of Brazil is winemaking focused?

A

Rio Grande do Sul

24
Q

What is the stated minimum alcohol for Chilean wine?

A

11%

25
Q

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