South America Flashcards
Argentinian vineyards are affected by the ____ winds
Zonda
the pink-skinned _____ family of grapes accounts for a thirds of all plantings in Argentina
Criolla. eg, Criolla Granda, Criolla CHica, Cereza
the primary fruit flavors of Argentinian Malbec
blackberry and plum
Bonarda is the same grape as California’s ______
Charbano
Leading red grapes of Argentina
Malbec, cab sauv, syrah
lead white grapes of Argentina
Torrontes, chard, moscatel de alejandria, SB, chenin blanc, viognier
the 3 tier appellation system used in Argentina
DOC
IG
IP
Mid quality tier (Argentina)
IG
Table wines and regional wines in Argentina are classified as…
IP
Argentina’s DOC regulations are controlled by a local ____
consejo (council)
the two DOC regions of Argentina
Lujan de Cuyo
San Rafael
Where is San Rafael DOC?
subregion of Mendoza
The Argentinian wine industry is regulated by…
the INV
“vinos finos”
the best wines of Argentina - must be produced with premium grapes
Argentina - “Reserva” aging reqs
white - 6 months
red - 1 year
Argentina - Gran Reserva aging reqs
whites - 1 year
reds - 2 years
this region is NW Argentina - extremely high elevation vineyards
jujuy
Molinos is a subregion of…
Salta
t/f: Cafayate is home to the majority of Salta’s vineyards
true
_____ accounts for 75% of vineyard acreage in Argentina
Mendoza
the 5 subregions of Mendoza
Uco Valley
Primera Zona
Northern Oasis
East Mendoza
South Mendoza
t/f: Rio Negro is known for extremely high elevation vineyards
false - some the lowest elevation vineyards in Argentina
the southernmost wine producing province of Argentina
Chubut
capital city of Chile
Santiago
cold ocean current that affects Chile
Humboldt Current
why does Carmanere do better in Chile than Bordeaux?
Carmenere requires a long growing season
the 6 Viticultural Regions of Chile, N to S
Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Central Valley
Del Sur (Southern Regions)
Austral Region
Where is Elqui Valley?
subregion of Coquimbo. historically known for pisco produciton, now produces some great SB and Syrah
Limari Valley is known for ______-driven Chardonnay
mineral
subregions of Coquimbo
Elqui Valley
Limari Valley
Choapa Valley
3 subregions of Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley
subregions of Central Valley
Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curico Valley
Maule Valley
_____ Valley within Central Valley is the heart of Chile’s winemaking culture
Maipo Valley
specialty of Maipo Valley
Cab Sauv
Maule Valley has these two specialties
old vine Carignan and pipeno
top two grapes of Del Sur
Pais and Moscatel
3 subregions of Del SUr
Itata Valley
Bio-Bio Valley
Malleco Valley
Which is more southern: Limari Valley or Maule Valley
Maule Valley
Where is Bio-Bio Valley
Del Sur
largest country in South America
Brazil
3rd ranking country re: wine production
Brazil
Brazil’s geographical indications
DO
IO
this state (Brazila) has 4/6 of Brazil’s main wine producing regions
Rio Grande do Sul
this region is responsible for over 85% of Brazil’s wine
Serra Gaucha
Brazil’s only DO region
Vale dos VInhedos
What is Vale dos VInhedos DO notable for?
Brazil’s only DO region
Brazil’s 6 main winegrowing areas
Serra Gaucha
Campanha
Serra do Sudeste
Campos de Cima da Serra
Planalto Catarinense
Vale do Sao Francisco
Uruguay’s most important area
Canelones District
lead variety of Uruguay
Tannat
term used to designate best wines of Argentina
vinos finos
Douce Noire aka
Bonarda
white grape grown in Argentina primarily for use in fortified wines and bulk wines
Pedro Giminez
