South America Flashcards
Name the Regional DO’s of Chile
- Atacama
- Coquimbo
- Aconcagua
- Valle Central
- Sur
What is the name of the cool maritime current helping to cool vines in coastal Chile
Humboldt Current
What is the required minimum alcohol for all Chilean wine
11.5%
What is the required % of vintage, vairetal and DO origin for Chilean wine
75%
Name the subregions of Atacama DO
- Copiapo Valley
- Huasco Valley
(Principally table grape and pisco production)
Name the subregions of Coquimbo DO
- Elqui Valley
- Limari Valley
- Choapa Valley
Name the subregions of Aconcagua DO
- Anconcagua Valley
- Casablanca Valley
- San Anotnio Valley
Name the four subregions of San Antonio Valley
- Leyda
- Lo Abarca
- Rosario
- Malvilla
Where would you find Panquehue
Aconcagua Valley within Aconcagua DO
Name the subregions of Valle Central DO
- Maipo Valley
- Rapel Valley
- Curico Valley
- Maule Valley
Name the two subregions of Rapel Valley
- Cachapoal Valley
- Colchagua Valley
Name the two subregions of Curico Valley
- Lontué Valley
- Teno Valley
(Central Valley DO)
Name the three subregions of Maule Valley DO
- Claro Valley
- Loncomilla Valley
- Tutuvén Valley
(Central Valley DO)
Name the three subregions of the Sur DO
- Itata Valley
- Bio-Bio Valley
- Malleco Valley
What are the three geographic terms that can be put on a Chilean label to describe the vineyards proximity to the ocean or mountains
- Costa (Coast)
- Entre Cordilleras (Between Mountains)
- Andes (Close to the Andes)
What is the Zonda
A hot wind in Argentina that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering
What is the Humbolt Current
The cool maritime current helping to cool vines in coastal Chile
What is the name of the hot Argentinian wind system that can sometimes adversely affect flowering
The Zonda
What subregion within Mendoza is known for having the highest elevation vineyards
Uco Valley
Name the two DOC’s of Argentina
- Lujan de Cuyo
- San Rafael
Name the four IG of the North Region of Argentina
- Catamarca
- Jujuy
- Salta
- Tucuman
Name the most important subregion of Salta
Cafayate
North Region Argentina
Name the three IG of Cuyo
- La Rioja Argentina
- Mendoza
- San Juan
Name the three main subregions of La Rioja Argentina IG
- Chilecito
- Famatina
- Felipe Varela
Name the subregions of Mendoza
- Northern
- Eastern
- Central
- Southern
- Uco Valley (Highest elevations)
What are the best regarded departments of Central Mendoza
- Maipu
- Lujan de Cuyo DOC
Where would you find the Diamante River
Mendoza
Where would you find the Tunuyan River
Mendoza
Where would you find the Atuel River
Mendoza
What is considered the best department of the Uco Valley
Tupungato
Name the three provinces of Patagonia
- La Pampa
- Neuquén IG
- Rio Negro IG
What is the main subregion of Rio Negro
General Roca
Patagonia
Name the three wine making states of Brazil
- Sao Paulo
- Santa Catarina
- Rio Grande do Sul
What is the best acclaimed viticulture area of Brazil
Serra Gaucha, producing about 90% of Brazilian wine and located within Rio Grande do Sul
Where would you find Serra Gaucha
Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul
What is the sole DO of Brazil
Vale dos Vinhedos located within Serra Gaucha
Name a region where growers can harvest twice a year
San Francisco Valley in Northern Brazil
What is Harriague
Synonym for tannat in Uruguay
Name the wine making states of Peru
- Ica Valley
- Moquegua Valley
Name the wine making states of Bolivia
- La Paz
- Tarija
Name the wine making state of Paraguay
Villarrica
Name the wine making states of Uruguay
- Salto
- Montevideo
- Rivera
In what country is Valle de Santo Tomas located
Mexico
