The Wines of South America

Question 1

Name the 2 major white grapes and 4 major reds of Chile

Answer 1

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere, Merlot, and Syrah

Question 2

What percentage of acreage does Cabernet Sauvignon represent in Chile?

Answer 2

32%

Question 3

Name Chile’s 3 most important wine regions.

Answer 3

Casablanca Valley, Maipo Valley, and Rapel Valley / Colchagua

Question 4

What Chilean grape was mistaken for Merlot?

Answer 4

Carmenere

Question 5

If a grape name appears on a Chilean label, what % of that varietal must be in the wine?

Answer 5

85%

Question 6

Where does Argentina rank in world wine production?

Answer 6

5th

Question 7

When were the first grapes planted in Argentina?

Answer 7

1544

Question 8

Name 2 major reds and 2 major whites made in Argentina.

Answer 8

White: Torrontes Riojano and Sauvignon Blanc. Red: Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 9

Name Argentina’s 3 major wine regions.

Answer 9

North, Cuyo, and Patagonia

Question 10

If a grape name appears on a Argentinian label, what % of that varietal must be in the wine?

Answer 10

100%