South Americas Flashcards
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Brazil
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- Brazil has 6 subregions: Sao Francisco Valley, Planalto Catarinense, Campos de Cima da Serra, Serra Gaucha, Serra do Sudeste, Campanha
- DO in Brazil called Vale dos Vinhedos located in Serra Gaucha makes Merlot/CS and Chardonnay
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IPs of Brazil
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Rio Grande do Sul Region
Campanha Gaucha IP – Large IP 30% of Brazil wine from International varieties -
Serra Gaucha Region
Farroupilha IP – Still, Sparkling, Fortified and VDNs made from Moscato and Malvasia
Monte Belo IP – Westernmost region making Sparkling
Pinto Bandeira IP – Sparkling wines – international varieties
Altos Montes IP – Sparkling from Classic grapes -
Parana Region
Biturana IP – Red wine from Bordo and White from Casca Dura (Martha) - Santa Catarina Region (North of Rio Grande)
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Bahia & Pernambugo Region (East)
Vale do Sao Francisco IP (pending)
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Uruguay
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- The regions in Uruguay are (12): Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado, Colonia
- Canelones and Montevideo make 60% of production
- Maldonado is Coastal influence, with stony, rocky and sandy soils
- Tannat (known as Harriague) is the most planted red and Ugni Blanc the most planted white
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Peru
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- The 2 most important regions in the Central Coast of Peru are Pisco and Ica.
- The main white grapes are Sblanc and Albilla (Palomino)
- The main red grapes are Cab Sauv/F, Barbera and Negra Criolla
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Pisco – an unaged brandy obtained from the distillation of recently fermented Peruvian grape musts and juices – most important beverage and is made up of 8 potential varietals: Quebranta, Torontel, Mollar, Negra Criolla, Uvina, Italia,
Moscatel, Albilla
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Bolivia
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- 3 main regions: Valley of Santa Cruz, Valley of Cinti, Central Valley of Tarija
- The main grape is Moscatel de Alejandria which makes the national beverage of Bolivia called Singani – a brandy distilled from Moscatel de Alejandria
- Tarija region consists of 2 important wine districts, Angostura and Concepcion.
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Mexico
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- Tequila regions: Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Tamaulipas
- SILVER OR BLANCO – <= 2 mths.
- REPOSADO – 2 mths~12mths in oak
- AÑEJO – 1~3 yrs in oak
- EXTRA AÑEJO – >= 3 yrs in oak
- Mezcal DO authorized Mezcal varieties: Agave angustifolia, Agave asperrima, Agave weberi, Agave potatorum, Agave salmiana
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Famous Producers &
Wines
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