Uruguay Flashcards
1
Q
VCP Labelling regulations & terms …
A
Vino de Calidad Preferete (VCP)
2
Q
Vino de Calidad Preferete (VCP)???
A
Must be from Vitis vinifera, minimum 85% for varietal labeling
Minimum 10.5% ABV
Must be sold in glass bottles in the quantity 750ml or smaller
3
Q
Vino Común???
A
Table wine that does not qualify as VCP
4
Q
Uruguay White Variety…..
A
Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Albariño
5
Q
Uruguay Red Variety…
A
Tannat, Muscat of Hamburg, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
6
Q
Uruguay Regions …
A
- Northern Riverside
- Northern
- Southern Riverside
- Central
- Metropolitan
( Canelones, Montevideo, San José) - Oceanic