South America, other countires

Question 1

Beyond Chile and Argentina, viticulture is gaining steam in-

Answer 1

Brazil and Uruguay

Question 2

Brazil’s production is predominantly-

Answer 2

red, although nearly 1/4 of the country’s output is sparkling

Question 3

Brazil has attracted significant foreign investment, including-

Answer 3

the Champagne firm Moët et Chandon

Question 4

Most of Brazil’s viticultural activity takes place in-

Answer 4

the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, on the Argentinean border

Question 5

Within Rio Grande do Sul, __ is the country’s most developed viticultural region and accounts for approximately 90% of Brazilian wine

Answer 5

Serra Gaúcha

Question 6

Other southern regions in Brazil include-

Answer 6

São Joaquim, Serra do Sudeste, and Campanha

Question 7

__ is a tropical winegrowing region in the northern part of the country, where growers are able to harvest twice a year

Answer 7

São Francisco Valley

Question 8

What new system in Brazil is unique among New World countries?

Answer 8

A new system of Origin Indications; both yields and grape varieties are restricted in the manner of EU DOPs

Question 9

_, a subregion within Serra Gaúcha, received Brazil’s first Origin Indication in 2002

Answer 9

Vale dos Vinhedos

Question 10

Grapes of Brazil?

Answer 10

Bordeaux and other international grapes, alongside Iberian varietals like Aragonez and Touriga Nacional

Question 11

Uruguay, South America’s __ largest producer, exports over 1/2 of its production to Brazil

Answer 11

fourth

Question 12

What is the dominant red varietal for quality wines in Uruguay?

Answer 12

Tannat—rechristened Harriague, after Don Pascual Harriague, the Frenchman who introduced the grape to Uruguay

Question 13

Smaller wine industries exist in other countries such as-

Answer 13

Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador