South AMERICA Flashcards
What are the major geographical influences that affect vine growing in Chile?
Phylloxera does not exist in Chile because of its strict quarantine laws and geographical isolation.
What are the main varieties grown in Chile?
75% Cabernet | Merlot | Carmenere
Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc
How did grapes arrive to Chile?
Brought from Bordeaux in 1800s (originally viticulture was brought over trom Spain in the mid-16th century)
Explain the DO system in Chile.
Similar to AVA, Zones | Region | Varietal | Vintage
What are the major growing areas in Chile?
Aconcagua Coquimbo Atacama Valle Centrale Sur Astral
What are the major sub-regions?
Aconcagua
- San Antonio DO and Casablanca Valley DO
Valle Centrale
- Aconcagua Valley
- Casablanca Valley
- San Antonio “
- Maipo
- Rapel
- Curico
- Maule
Where is Argentina located?
Eastern side on Andes Mountains
What is the importance of elevation and diurnal differences for Argentina?
Elevation is key to success of viticulture.
Diurnal Differences swing btw hot days and cold nights
What role does irrigation play?
It’s essential due to the rain shadow cast by Andes Mountains creating an arid climate. Snowmelt from the Andes provides plentiful water.
How are vines irrigated?
Traditional furrow or flood technique is widely utilized.
Drip irrigation is also being used more.
What are the three main wine regions in Argentina?
Salta
Mendoza
Patagonia
What is the geographic/climate factors of Salta?
Warm, vines planted at high elevation (highest)
What is the geographic/climate factors of Mendoza?
Largest.
Continental and arid, elevation-dependent.
Zonda Winds.
What is the geographic/climate factors of Patagonia?
Notably cool, most southerly vineyard sites.
