South America Flashcards
What is the only major wine growing region to remain phylloxera free?
Chile
What was one of the earliest grapes to arrive in the Americas?
The black Mission grape
From north to south, what are the 6 DOs of Chile?
- Atacama
- Coquimbo
- Aconcagua
- Valle Central
- Sur
- Austral Region
Which of Chile’s DOs historically produces grapes destined for pisco? Why is that the case?
The northernmost DOs, Atacama and Coquimbo, produce grapes for pisco because of their dry and desert-like climates.
According to Chilean wine law, what % is required for vintage, varietal, and denomination of origin to be placed on the label?
75%, but many producers bump it to 85% to match EU requirements for export
What is the minimum ABV required by law for Chilean wines? What about reserva/reserva especial and reserva privada/gran reserva?
11.5% for all wine
Reserva/Reserva especial: 12%
Reserva privada/Gran reserva: 12.5%
What are the leading grape varieties in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon Pais Merlot Sauvignon Blanc (sauvignon vert) Chardonnay Carmenere Syrah Semillon Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc Muscat of Alexandria
What does Casablanca produce? Where is it located?
Located within the Aconcagua DO of Chile, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay characterize Casablanca.
What is Chile’s oldest and most established wine region?
Central Valley DO
What are the subregions of the Central Valley DO from north to south?
- Maipo Valley
- Rapel Valley
- Cuico
- Maule Valley
What region in the Central Valley is Chile’s most famous region and what does it produce?
Maipo Valley is the most famous region, producing Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the world’s 5th largest producer and the 7th largest exporter (in 2008) of wine?
Argentina
What are Argentina’s most important red grapes?
Malbec Bonarda Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Merlot Tempranillo
What white grapes are found in Argentina?
Pedro Gimenez–most planted
Torrontes
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Approximately 3/4 of Argentina’s wine production occurs in what providence of Cuyo?
Mendoza
