South America History/General Flashcards

1
Q

When did winemaking arrive in New World

A

Spanish Conquistadores brought in 16th C

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2
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When did former Spanish colonies in South America gain independence?

A

1800s

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3
Q

4 leading producers in South America in order

A
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Brazil
  • Uruguay
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4
Q

Who set up pre-phylloxera vinifera vines at Univ. of Chile in 1830?

A

Claudio Gay

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5
Q

Only major winemaking country to have remained phylloxera free? How

A

Chile

-geographic isolation due to Andes

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6
Q

When did foreign investment begin to pour into Chile?

A

1980s

-began aggressively exporting

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7
Q

What did Chile gain rep for during ’80s?

A
  • quality varietal wine at value prices

- some premium red blends - joint projects with BDX and Cali

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8
Q

What was one of the earliest grapes to arrive to Americas?

A

Mission

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9
Q

What is Mission known as in:

  • Spain (Canary Islands)
  • Chile
  • Argentina
A
  • Spain (Canary Islands) - Listán Prieto
  • Chile - País
  • Argentina - Criolla Chica
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10
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Two pink skinned grapes related to Criolla Chica (Mission) in Argentina

A
  • Cereza

- Criolla Grande

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11
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What was most planted grape in Argentina until recently?

A

Cereza

Now Malbec?

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12
Q

When was Malbec introduced in Argentina?

A

1860

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13
Q

Parents of Torrontés Riojano?

A

Criolla Chica (Mission) x Muscat of Alexandria

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14
Q

Three Torrontés grapes? Which are of lesser quality

A

Best
–Torrontés Riojano

Lesser Quality

  • -Torrontés Mendocino
  • -Torrontés Sanjuanino
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15
Q

What two major ampelographical discoveries were made in Chile leading to confusion about what was planted?

A
  • What they thought was Sauv Blanc was Sauvignon Vert (Friulano)
  • What they thought was Merlot was Carmenère
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