Uruguay & Brazil Flashcards
Who is credited with introducing Tannat to Uruguary
Don Pascal Harriague
What are the two levels of classification for wine in Uruguay
VCP - Vino de Calidad Preferente
VC - Vino Común
What is Vino Común in Uruguay
Table wine
What is the sole species authorized for VCP in Uruguay
Vitis Vinifera (No hybrids or American species)
What is the climate of Canelones
Mild Atlantic
What grape varietal dominates plantings in Canelones
Tannat
What is the climate of Maldonado
Cool coastal
What are the soils of Maldonado
Poor rocky soils
What famous producer is located in Maldonado
Bodega Garzón
What river is the Colonia region located along
Río de la Plata
What are the soils of Colonia
Sand
Gravel
What is the climate of Colonia
Mild coastal
What is the quality subregion of Colonia
Carmelo
Where is the Rivera region in Uruguay located
Northern tip of the country bordering Brazil
What is the main grape varietal of Rivera
Tannat
What style of Tannat is popular in Rivera
Riper, more approachable Tannat
What region is home to a majority of Brazil’s wine production
Serra Gaúcha
What are the two main grape varietals of Serra Gaúcha
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What are the major threats of viticulture in Serra Gaúcha
Humidity
Fungal Disease
What sub-region of Serra Gaúcha is designated as a DO
Val de Vinhedos
How was the Val de Vinhedos DO geologically formed
From basaltic lava flow in the area
What factor helps moderate the climate of Campos de Cima dos Serras
Elevation and intense wind
What thread to viticulture in the Campos de Cima dos Serras helps moderate disease pressure
Fierce wind
What two grapes are cultivated for sparkling wines in Campos de Cima dos Serras
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What 3 grapes in addition to Burgundian varietals are common in Campos de Cima dos Serras
Teroldego
Semillon
Marselan
What region is located South of Serra Gaúcha
Serra do Sudeste
What are the soils of Serra do Sudeste
Granite
Limestone
What are the three main grape varietals of Serra do Sudeste
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Tannat
What is the terraine of Serra do Sudeste
Rolling hills
What Brazilian region is located along the border with Uruguay
Campanha
What are the soils of Campanha
Granite
What style of wines are produced in the cool climate of Planalto Catarinese
Ice wine
Passito wine
What are the soils of Planalto Catarinese
Basalt
What is the terrain of Planalto Catarinese
High altitude plateaus north of Serra Gaúcha
What latitude is Val de Sao Francisco located
9th parallel south of the Equator
What is the climate of Val de Sao Francisco
Tropical
What is unique about the harvest of the tropical climate of Val de Sao Francisco
Two harvests each year, between which the vines enter hydric stress and become dormant
What two grapes are produced in the Val de Sao Francisco
Muscat
Syrah
