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1
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What geographical feature separates Chile from the rest of South America?

A

Andes Mountains

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North to South, what are the 6 DO’s of Chile?

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Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Valle Central, Sur, Austral Region

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What climatic feature cools the central valley of Chile?

A

Humboldt current

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What varietal is used in pisco?

A

quebranta

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Atacama and Coquimbo are what climate?

A

arid, desert

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What varietals dominate Aconcagua DO?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and merlot

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What is the most prominent zone in Aconcagua? What varietals are known there?

A

Casablanca

Sauv Blanc & chardonnay

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List the subzones of the Central Valley in Chile, north to south

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Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curico, Maule Valley

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what century were vines first planted in Chile?

A

16th century

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What Chilean wine region surrounds the capitol of Santiago?

A

Maipo Valley

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What is the climate of Valle Central in Chile?

A

Mediterranean

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Who is Chile’s largest exporter of wine?

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Concha y toro

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What are the 3 subregions of the Sur in Chile?

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Malleco, Itata valley, Bio-Bio

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who produces Casa real?

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Santa Rita

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What wine won the Berlin tasting in 2004?

A

Errazuriz “Vinedo Chadwick” of the Central Valley

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what geographical feature causes a rainshadow in Argentina?

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The Andes Mountains

17
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What climatic feature affects flowering in Argentina?

A

the Zonda wind

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What are the 3 provinces of Cuyo in Argentina?

A

Mendoza, La Rioja, San Juan

19
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What are the subzones of Mendoza?

A

Northern, Central, Southern, and Eastern, Uco Valley

20
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When was the first commercial vineyard planted in Argentina?

A

17th century

21
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What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

A

Pedro Gimenez

22
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What grape is distinctive for Salta?

A

Torrontes

23
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What are the DOC in argentina?

A

Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu

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