South America History/General Flashcards
When did winemaking arrive in New World
Spanish Conquistadores brought in 16th C
When did former Spanish colonies in South America gain independence?
1800s
4 leading producers in South America in order
- Argentina
- Chile
- Brazil
- Uruguay
Who set up pre-phylloxera vinifera vines at Univ. of Chile in 1830?
Claudio Gay
Only major winemaking country to have remained phylloxera free? How
Chile
-geographic isolation due to Andes
When did foreign investment begin to pour into Chile?
1980s
-began aggressively exporting
What did Chile gain rep for during ’80s?
- quality varietal wine at value prices
- some premium red blends - joint projects with BDX and Cali
What was one of the earliest grapes to arrive to Americas?
Mission
What is Mission known as in:
- Spain (Canary Islands)
- Chile
- Argentina
- Spain (Canary Islands) - Listán Prieto
- Chile - País
- Argentina - Criolla Chica
Two pink skinned grapes related to Criolla Chica (Mission) in Argentina
- Cereza
- Criolla Grande
What was most planted grape in Argentina until recently?
Cereza
Now Malbec?
When was Malbec introduced in Argentina?
1860
Parents of Torrontés Riojano?
Criolla Chica (Mission) x Muscat of Alexandria
Three Torrontés grapes? Which are of lesser quality
Best
–Torrontés Riojano
Lesser Quality
- -Torrontés Mendocino
- -Torrontés Sanjuanino
What two major ampelographical discoveries were made in Chile leading to confusion about what was planted?
- What they thought was Sauv Blanc was Sauvignon Vert (Friulano)
- What they thought was Merlot was Carmenère