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South America - Chile / Argentina / Brazil / Uruguay Flashcards

1
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Largest winery of Chile.

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Concha Y Toro

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2
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The Chilean project Sena is a collaboration between…

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Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick

first vintage was 1995

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Which region of Uruguay is home to over 60% of the country’s wine production.

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Canelones

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Large earthenware vessel, occasionally used to ferment and store wine in Central and Southern Spain and Southern Chile.

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Tinaja

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Biggest and most important wine producing region in Brazil that corresponds to around 85% of the national wine production.

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Serra Gaucha

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6
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Name the parents of Cot (Malbec).

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Prunelard

Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

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When was the first vines planted in Argentina?

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1551

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Most important subregion of Salta, that concentrates 70% of the vineyardsin the Calchaquies Valleys.

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Cafayate

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9
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Second most planted red grape of Argentina.

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Bonarda

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Most important subregion of La Rioja.

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Famatina

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Argentina’s first controlled appellation for Malbec.

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Lujan de Cuyo (1993)

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Name the two southernmost regions of Mendoza.

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San Rafael

General Alvear

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What is the wine that was one of the first consulting projects (1988) of Michel Rolland outside France?

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Yocochuya

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First vintage of Catena Alta Malbec.

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1996

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15
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What is the name of the winery that was created by winemaker Paul Hobbs?

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Vina Cobos

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16
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Name the subzones of Curico Valley.

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Teno Valley

Lontue Valley

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17
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In which areas of Chile, William Fevre has ventures?

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Malleco Valley

Maipo Valley

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18
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What is the name of the group that makes Carignan based wines in the Maule Valley?

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VIGNO (Vignadores del Carignan/Carignan Vintners)

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19
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Which region benefited from the arrival of Miguel Torres in 1979?

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Curico Valley

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What is the name of the winery, which is owned by Chateau Lafite-Rothschild in Chile?

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Vina Los Vascos (acquired in 1988)

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21
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Which grape variety is considered Chile’s Southern Region’s latest rising star?

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Cinsault

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22
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The industry of Pisco includes 9812 ha, of which the ……% belongs to the Coquimbo Region and ……% to Atacama Region.

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89%

11%

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23
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Name the three appellations of Chile (since 2011-2012) that “divide” the country into three geographical sections from east to west.

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Andes Areas
Entre Cordilleras Areas
Coastal Areas

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24
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Name the first vintage of Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon.

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1987

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25
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Name Chile’s first Garage wine.

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Antiyal

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26
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Almaviva is a joint venture between which producers?

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Concha Y Toro
Baron Phillipe de Rothschild
(first vintage was 1996)

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27
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Which is the southernmost region of Chile?

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Austral Region

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28
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Which current provides a cooling influence on the coastal areas of Chile?

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Humboldt Current

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29
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Which producer releases the internationally recognized Chardonnay Sol de Sol?

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Vina Aquitania

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30
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Most planted white grape of the South Region.

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Moscatel of Alejandria

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31
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Name the two subregions of Atacama.

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Copiapo Valley

Huasco Valley

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32
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Name the four companies that account for 80% of Chile’s wine production.

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Concha Y Toro
Santa Rita
Santa Carolina
San Pedro

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33
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Name the three subzones of Aconcagua.

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Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

(Panquehue - unofficial, home of Errazuriz)

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34
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Name the three subregions of Chile’s South Region.

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Nuble (Itata became a subregion)
Bio-Bio Valley
Malleco Valley

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35
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First vintage of Cheval des Andes.

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1999

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36
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What is the star subregion of La Rioja in Argentina? What is the most cultivated grape there?

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Famatina

Torrontes Riojano

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37
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Name the only major winemaking country of South America, to remain totally phylloxera free.

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Chile

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38
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Chilean synonym for the Mission grape.

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Pais

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39
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Name the parents of Torrontes Riojano.

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Criolla Chica (Mission)
Muscat Of Alexandria
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40
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Much of Chiles Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot are actually two different grapes. Name them.

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Sauvignon Vert

Carmenere

41
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What separates Chile from the rest of South America?

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Andes Mountains

42
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Where are most of the major wine regions of Chile located?

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South of the capital, Santiago

43
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Name the regional DOs of Chile (from north to south).

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Atacama 
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur (South Regions)
Austral
44
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What is the climate of the northernmost regions of Chile?

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Although moderated by maritime influence, the regions are dry desert-like

45
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What is the climate of the Central Valley, Chile?

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Proximity to the Andes cools nighttime temperatures and among the coast the cold Humboldt Current cools the vines

46
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What is the climate of the southernmost regions of Chile?

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Rainfall is higher and the overall growing season is cooler and shorter

47
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When was the Chilean wine law established?

48
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What are the required minimums for vintage, varietal, and Denomination Of Origin for Chile?

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75% across the board although many wineries keep a minimum of 85% to comply with EU standards

49
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Minimum alcohol content for Chilean wines.

50
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Requirements for abv for Reserva and Reserva Especial in Chile.

51
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Requirements for abv for wines labelled Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva from Chile.

52
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Name the two labeling terms of Chile that stipulate time spent in oak.

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Reserva Especial

Gran Reserva

53
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Name the northernmost wine growing region in Chile.

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Atacama (most of the wines are distilled)

54
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Name the three subregions of Coquimbo, Chile.

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Elqui
Limari
Choapa

55
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Name the Donald Hess’ estate in Salta and how high are its vineyards.

A

Colome

3000 m.

56
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Who produces the following iconic wines from Colchagua? Clos Apalta, Alpha M and Purple Angel.

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Casa Lapostolle (Bordeaux Blend) - Clos Apalta
Vina Montes (Bordeaux Blend) - Alpha M.
Vina Montes (Carmenere) - Purple Angel
57
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Name the two subregions of Rapel Valley, Chile.

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Cachapoal Valley

Colchagua Valley

58
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Where is Vina Errazuriz located? What is their flagship wine?

A

Aconcagua Valley

Vinedo Chadwick

59
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Name the four provinces that are located in the North Region of Argentina.

A

Juluy
Salta
Catamarca
Tucuman

60
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Name the subregions of Valle Central DO, Chile.

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Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curico Valley
Maule Valley

61
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What pink-skinned varieties occupy 30% of Argentina’s vineyards?

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Cereza
Criolla Chica
Criolla Grande

62
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Where are Mendoza’s highest vineyards?

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Uco Valley (to the west of Mendoza)

63
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Name Argentina’s second largest wine producing province (region).

64
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Where was the Mendoza Chardonnay clone developed?

65
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When was Malbec introduced to Argentina?

66
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What is Aconcagua’s most prominent subregion?

A

Casablanca Valley (known for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc)

67
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Argentina’s Bonarda has been identified as what?

A

Genetically distinct from the northern Italian grape of the same name
It is Savoie’s Douce Noir or Corbeau (Charbono in California)

68
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Name the northern most wine region of Argentina.

69
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What is the promising department is Salta that is appearing on Torrontes labels? Name two producers located here.

A

Cafayate (and Molinos)

Etchart / San Pedro De Yacochuya

70
Q

What is La Rioja’s famous wine subregion?

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Famatina Valley (famous for Torrontes and Malbec)

71
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Are hybrid grape varieties permitted in Chile?

72
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What are the two departments of Mendoza that provide the best traditional sites for Malbec?

A

Lujan de Cuyo

Maipu

73
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White grapes, such as Chardonnay and Semillon, are cultivated with success in high elevations of what departments of Mendoza?

A

Uco Valley

Tupungato

74
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What does Reserva and Gran Reserva indicate on an Argentinian wine label?

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Ageing requirements:
Reserva: 6 months for white / 12 months for red
Gran Reserva: 12 months for white / 24 months for red
(introduced in 2008 / no pink-skinned varieties)

75
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Name four major houses that are located in Maipo Valley, Chile.

A

Concha Y Toro
Santa Rita
Cousino Macul
Santa Carolina

76
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Most planted red grape of the South Region.

77
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Name the provinces (regions) that are located in the Cuyo Region, Argentina.

A

La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza

78
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Who makes the following wines and what are the varietals? Don Melchor, Vinedo Chadwick and Almaviva. Where are they produced?

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Concha Y Toro (Cabernet Sauvignon) - Don Melchor
Errazuriz (Cabernet Sauvignon) - Vinedo Chadwick
Joint venture of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha Y Toro (Bordeaux Blend) - Almaviva

Puente Alto in Maipo Valley (Central Valley)

79
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What region in Chile is covered in Santiago’s Smog?

A

Maipo Valley

80
Q

Name Mendoza’s two DOC’s.

A

Lujan de Cuyo

San Rafael

81
Q

Name the four province’s (regions) of Patagonia, Argentina.

A

La Pampa
Neuquen
Rio Negro
Chubut

82
Q

Name the four most important valleys of San Juan, Argentina.

A

Tulum (most important)
Ullum
Zonda
Pedernal

83
Q

Name the two subregions of Austral, Chile.

A

Cautin Valley

Osorno Valley

84
Q

Who releases Finca Altamira Malbec? Name the first vintage.

A

Achaval Ferrer

1999

85
Q

What clone of Chardonnay has become popular in Argentina?

A

Mendoza Clone

86
Q

Which subregion of Cuyo IG is responsible for producing 3/4 of the entire country’s output of wine?

87
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In order for a Chilean wine to carry a regional designation what percentage of fruit used to make the corresponding wine must come from those regions?

88
Q

Name the four subregions of San Antonio area, Chile.

A

Leyda (the only official)
Lo Abarca
Rosario
Malvilla

89
Q

Which Chilean wine took first place in 2004 Berlin Tasting?

A

Errazuriz Vinedo Chadwick 2000

90
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Name the Argentinian, fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer.

91
Q

Which factor keeps Argentinian vineyards free from fungal problems?

A

The lack of humidity

92
Q

Name the three subzones of Maule, Chile.

A

Claro
Loncomilla
Tutuven

93
Q

What is Bonarda in Argentina genetically similar to in Savoie? What is the grape known as in the USA?

A

Corbeau

Charbono (in the USA)

94
Q

“Purple Angel” is produced from what grape and by what producer?

A

Carmenere (from Colchagua)

Montes

95
Q

What subregion of Central Mendoza is home to Catena and Achaval Ferrer?

A

Lujan de Cuyo

96
Q

Name the four provinces of the North Region of Argentina.

A

Salta
Juluy
Catamarca
Tucuman

97
Q

Which subregion of Mendoza is home to the province’s highest vineyards?

A

Valle de Uco (Uco Valley)

98
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Name two major producers that are located in Apalta and the iconic Bordeaux-style wine produced at each.

A

Montes - Alpha M

Casa Lapostolle - Clos Apalta

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