Uruguay Flashcards
Where are most wine regions concentrated and why?
Concentrated in the South
Due to Antartic current in South Atlantic
What are the northern regions?
Rivera (same as Campanha in Brazil)
Salto
Artigas
Paysandú
What are the Uruguay regions in the south?
Rocha
Maldonado
Colonia
Canelones
Montevideo
San José
What is a notable producer from Maldonado?
Bodega Garzón
Name a notable producer from Canelones
H Stagnari
Name a notable producer from Montevideo
Carrau
Describe the areas where 90% of Uruguay production is concentrated
Canelones, Montevideo, San José
Maritime climate
Describe and list red wine grapes by amount planted
Tannat (tannic)
Merlot (great for blending with Tannat due to softness)
Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon
Petit Verdot
Zinfandel
Marselan
What white wine grapes are planted in Uruguay?
Muscat
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier
Trebbiano
Torrontés
Albariño