Uruguay

Question 1

What is the most important grape in Uruguay

Answer 1

TANNAT!

Question 2

What are terroir characteristic of Uruguay?

Answer 2

*distinct seasons
fertile well-drained soils with differentiated soil layers
*calcium carbonate
*soil = MELILLA -dark in color, slightly acidic, volcanic
*main regions are: Canelones, Montevideo, San Jose

Question 3

What are the classification levels of Uruguay wine?

Answer 3

VCP (vin de calidad preferente) - quality wine

VC (vino commune) - table wine

Question 4

What are the grapes of Uruguay?

Answer 4

Reds:

Cab Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Syrah
Pinot Noir

Whites:

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Gris (cross between sauvignon blanc and pinot gris)

Question 5

What are climate characteristics of Uruguay?

Answer 5

• mild and temperate
• Atlantic ,maritime influence
• Rio Plata influence
• Hazard is disease inducing humidity of rainfall at the wrong time (close to or during harvest)