Sur - Chile Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sur?
A
A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile
2
Q
What is Valle del Itata?
A
Subregion DO of Sur
3
Q
What is Valle del Bío-Bío?
A
Subregion DO of Sur
4
Q
What is Valle del Malleco?
A
Subregion DO of Sur
Southernmost subregion
Mostly small producers, but attracting interest from premium producers
5
Q
Sur climate
A
Cooler and wetter the more south one travels
6
Q
Valle del Itata varieties
A
Pais
Muscat of Alexandria
Mostly for local consumption
7
Q
Valle del Bío-Bío varieties
A
Pais
Muscat of Alexandria
Mostly for local consumption
Showing promise for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and aromatics
8
Q
Valle del Malleco varieties
A
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir