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South America Flashcards

1
Q

What is the red grape variety that Argentina is most famous for?

A

Malbec

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2
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When is the grape harvest time in Argentina - Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May Jun?

A

March/April

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3
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Is Bonardo a white or red grape?

A

Red

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4
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When were the first vineyards planted in Argentina - 1557, 1657, 1757?

A

1557

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5
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What is the largest wine growing area in Argentina?

A

Mendoza

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6
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In Patagonia what are the southernmost planted vineyards in the Americas - Bodegas Esmerelda, Bodegas Weinert, Bodegas Trapiche?

A

Bodegas Weinert

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7
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Which is the only Austrian owned Bodega in Argentina - Etchart, Norton, Weinert?

A

Norton

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8
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Which white grape grown extensively in Argentina has floral, muscat-like aromas and a spicy note?

A

Torrontes

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9
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Approximately how many separate wineries (wine companies) are there in Argentina - 900, 1200, 1500?

A

900

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10
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What is the oldest current winery in Argentina, at over 180 years old - Colome, Lagarde, Valentin Bianchi?

A

Colome

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11
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Which of these wine regions is the most southerly - Maipo, Limari, Bio Bio?

A

Bio Bio

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12
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What is the most widely grown grape variety in Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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13
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Which Chilean grape variety used to be confused with Merlot?

A

Carmenere

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14
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Which famous Spanish wine family own extensive vineyards in Chile?

A

Miguel Torres

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15
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Los Vascos winery is owned by which famous First Growth property in Bordeaux?

A

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

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16
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Which wine region near Santiago has the hottest climate?

A

Maipo

17
Q

There were 12 wineries in Chile in 1995. Approximately how many were there in 2015 - 240, 340, 440?

A

340

18
Q

What is special about Chilean grapevines and root stock?

A

Not grafted onto North American root stock/Phylloxera free

19
Q

Chile is now in the top 10 exporters of wine by value in the world, but in what position - 4th, 7th, 9th?

A

4th

20
Q

Which Chilean winery is not only the largest in Chile, but also in the whole of South America?

A

Concha y Toro

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