South America & South Africa

Question 1

Name the two largest geological features of Chile?

Answer 1

Andes Mountains & Pacific Ocean

Question 2

Name the 6 DO’s of Chile (N-S)

Answer 2

• Atacama
• Coquimbo
• Aconcagua
• Valle Central
• Sur
• Austral Region

Question 3

describe Chile’s climate

Answer 3

moderating maritime influence on the coast yet very hot & dry inland

general mediterranean climate

Question 4

name the two regions in Chile that are dry & desert-like

Answer 4

Atacama & Coquimbo

Question 5

what type of wine do Atacama & Coquimbo usually make?

Answer 5

Pisco & distillation not general fine wine

Question 6

describe the climate of the Valle Central

Answer 6

• South of Santiago
• Proximity to the Andes cools nighttime temps
• along the coast the cold, maritime Humboldt current cools the vines
• irritation is still essential

Question 7

Chilean wine law

Answer 7

75% rule but most producers adhere to 85% rule for EU Exports

11.5% minimum alcohol

Question 8

What is min alc for Reserva & Reserva Especial in Chile?

Answer 8

12% & Reserva Especial must be aged in oak

Question 9

what is the minimum alc for Reserva Privada & Gran Reserva in Chile?

Answer 9

12.5% & Gran Reserva must be aged in oak

Question 10

what are the main grapes of Chile?

Answer 10

• Cab Sauv
• Sauv B (Sauv Vert)
• Merlot
• Chardonnay
• Carmenere
• Syrah
• Pais
• Pinot Noir

Question 11

what is the northernmost wine growing region in Chile?

Answer 11

Atacama

Question 12

Describe the wine of Atacama in Chile?

Answer 12

• only possible through irrigation

- generally distilled

Question 13

what are the two sub-regions of Coquimbo in Chile?

Answer 13

• Elqui & Limari

- limestone soils

Question 14

what is the soil type of the Aconcagua in Chile?

Answer 14

alluvial

Question 15

what are the two most notable sub-regions of the Aconcagua

Answer 15

Casablanca & San Antonio

-located along the coast & some fo the coolest winemaking zones in Chile

Question 16

what is Errazuriz

Answer 16

• one of Chile’s most prominent estates
• within the commune of Panquehue
• “Sena” is a Bdx Blend that placed ahead of Chateau Lafite & Chateau Margaux in the 2004 Berlin tasting

Question 17

what time of wine is Casablanca known for?

Answer 17

fresh, crips, fruity Sauv B & Chardonnay

Question 18

what is Chile’s oldest & most established winemaking region?

Answer 18

Valle Central

Question 19

name the sub-regions of Valle Central from N-S

Answer 19

Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curico, Maule Valley

Question 20

what is the MOST famous winemaking area within Chile?

Answer 20

Maipo Valley

Question 21

who is the largest producer in Chile?

Answer 21

Concha y Toro within the Valle Central

Question 22

name the three sub-regions of Sur in Chile (N-S)

Answer 22

• Itata
• Bio Bio
• Malleco (southernmost)

Question 23

what does Costa, Entre Cordilleras & Andes mean on a Chilean wine label?

Answer 23

• Coast
• Mountains
• between mountains

Question 24

Describe the major geological effects of Argentina?

Answer 24

• effects of the Zonda
• vineyards on plains & foothills of Andes
• high elevation

Question 25

what is the Zonda

Answer 25

-a fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down the mountains in the late spring & early summer

Question 26

what is the climate of Argentina?

Answer 26

continental

Question 27

what is the soil type in Argentina

Answer 27

loose alluvial

Question 28

name the most common grapes in Argentina

Answer 28

Malbec, Torrontes, Banarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

Question 29

what is Bonarda

Answer 29

Charobono in US or Corbeau in Savoie

Question 30

geographically where is South Africa

Answer 30

southernmost tip of Africa, surrounded by Indian & S. Atlantic Ocean

Question 31

name the main regions of South Africa

Answer 31

- Breede River Valley - Cape South Coast - Coastal Region - Klein Karoo - Olifants River (Western Cape)

Question 32

name the 6 GI's of South Africa

Answer 32

- Western Cape (most productive) - Northern Cape - Eastern Cape - Kwazulu-Natal - Limpopo - Free State

Question 33

what is the climate of the Western Cape in South Africa

Answer 33

mediterranean moderated by Benguela Current & Cape Doctor winds

Question 34

name the grapes of South Africa

Answer 34

- Chenin Blanc - Chardonnay - Sauv B - Muscat of Alexandria (Hanepoot) - Colombard - Muscadel - Viognier - Semillon - Pinotage - Merlot - Cab Franc - Shiraz - Pinot Noir

Question 35

what is the soil of the historic Constantia vineyard in S. Africa

Answer 35

decomposed granite with some of the worlds most ancient soils

Question 36

what is the IPW?

Answer 36

Integratedf Production of Wine Scheme (IPW): | sustainability guidelines for agricultural, manufacturing, worker safety, wastewater, carbon emissions, etc.

Question 37

How does S. Africa define its regions? Largest to Smallest?

Answer 37

``` Geographical Unit Region District Ward Single Vineyard ```

Question 38

what are the 9 districts of the Coastal Region in S. Africa

Answer 38

``` Stellenbosch Paarl Cape Town Tulbagh Darling Franschhoek Valley Lutzville Valley Wellington Swartland ```

Question 39

what is the most prominent district within the Coastal Region in S. Africa

Answer 39

Stellenbosch

Question 40

describe Stellenbosch

Answer 40

- cradled by three major peaks: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch & Helderburg - maritime influenced similar but warmer than Bordeaux - Warwick Estate "Trilogy"

Question 41

describe Breed River Valley in S. Africa

Answer 41

- 1/2 of Semillon production is here | - 3 districts

Question 42

describe Klein Karoo in S. Africa

Answer 42

- arid inland | - fortified & sweet wine production

Question 43

describe Olifants River in S. Africa

Answer 43

- bulk wine - S. Africa's highest elevation vineyard - S. Africa's largest co-op winery, Vredenal

Question 44

describe Cape South Coast in S. Africa

Answer 44

- 7 districts | - Walker Bay has highest quality Pinotage