South America (Chile, Argentina, Uruguay) Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the cause of the cool breezes and fog from the ocean in Chile?
The Humboldt current
The topography of Chile is mainly what?
Mountains
The soil types of Chile are?
granite, alluvial/colluvial sands, clay, limestone
Red wine accounts for what percentage of production in Chile?
75%
What does the nightly descent of cool air from the Andes do?
Creates wide ranges in daily temperature
Chile is most famously known for which red grape varietal?
Carmenere
What are the wine regions of Chile?
Atacama, Coquimbo, Anconcagua, Central Valley, Southern, Austral
Which Chilean DO is known for Carmenere?
Aconcagua Valley DO
What are the DO’s of the Coquimbo region?
Elqui VAlley, Limari Valley, Coapa Valley
What are the DO’s of the Aconcagua region?
Aconcagua Valley, Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley
What are the DO’s of the Central Valley region?
Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curico Valley
What are the DO’s of the Southern region?
Itata Valley, Bio-Bio Valley, Malleco Valley
What are the soils types of Argentina?
Alluvial calcareous, clay
Argentina is known for what red varietal?
Malbec
Argentina is known for what white varietal?
Torrontes Riojano
What is the name of the warm drying alpine wind in Argentina?
Zonda wind
What is the name of the Province in the Northern region of Argentina?
Salta
What are the names of the Provinces in the Cuyo - Central region of Argentina?
La Rioja, San Juan
80% of wine production in Argentina is from what department?
Mendoza
Neguen and Rio Negro belong to what province?
Patagonia
What are the soil types of Mendoza?
Stone, clay, sand
What is the climate of Uruguay?
Maritime
What is the signature grape of Uruguay?
Tannat
