South America Sparkling

Question 1

Moet & Chandon

Answer 1

first foreign subsidiary in Argentina in 1960

Brazilian winery open in 1973

Question 2

Mumm

Answer 2

started in Argentina in 1999

Question 3

Freixenet and Codorniu

Answer 3

in Argentina but still wines are the focus

Question 4

local market

Answer 4

sparkling wine produced in south america stays in south america. This is due to European operators on the markets who have no interest in bringing south american fizz to markets where they are already well established

Question 5

Argentina

Answer 5

has a strong national tradition of sparkling wine production and consumption. This is due to the presence of Moet (1960)

Question 6

Mumm

Answer 6

started in Argentina in 2008

Question 7

Uco Valley

Answer 7

Mendoza is largest producer both still and sparking. Overall too hot but Uco Valley at over 1 km high is acception

Question 8

Salta

Answer 8

High altitudes but intensity of sunlight too much

Question 9

Latitude

Answer 9

in Argentina sparkling producers and those looking for cooler climates look to latitude. Patagonia

Question 10

Classic Varietals in Argentina

Answer 10

Mostly Chard and Pinot. Chenin Blanc is also used

Question 11

Torrontes

Answer 11

Used for tank method argentine sparklers

Question 12

Vale dos Vinhedos in Serra Gaucha

Answer 12

hosts Brazil’s first DO (Designation of Origin) Vale dos Vinhedos which was obtained in 2001 and approved by EU in 2007. Min 60% Pinot and Chard with the rest Riesling Italico

Question 13

Moscatel

Answer 13

Brazilian wine resembling Asti or Moscato d’Asti

Question 14

Chilean tank method fizz

Answer 14

most sparkling wine is big operators’ tank method wine

Question 15

quality Chilean sparkling wine

Answer 15

there is very little of it. As more pinot and chard is planted in areas like Casablanca and San Antonio, and Bio Bio there will be more suitable grapes available for sparkling wine