Uruguay & Brazil

Question 1

What are the two categories of Uruguayan wine law

Answer 1

Vino Común
Vino de Calidad Preferete

Question 2

What are the requirements for Vino de Calidad Preferete (Uruguay)

Answer 2

Must be 85% Vitis Vinifera
Min. 85% of stated varietal
Min. 10.5% ABV

Question 4

What are the 6 overarching regions of Uruguay

Answer 4

Northern Riverside
Northern
Southern Riverside
Central
Metropolitan
Oceanic

Question 5

Where is Canelones

Answer 5

Close to Montevideo in the ‘Metropolitan’ region of Uruguay along the coast

Question 6

What is the climate of Canelones

Answer 6

Mild Atlantic

Question 7

What is the most widely planted red varietal in Canelones

Answer 7

Tannat

Question 8

Name a famous wine producer in Maldonado

Answer 8

Bodega Garzon

Question 9

What is the climate of Maldonado

Answer 9

Cool coastal climate

Question 10

Where is Colonia located

Answer 10

Along the Rio de la Plata

Question 11

Where is Rivera region located

Answer 11

North of Uruguay along the Brazilian border

Question 12

What style of wine is Rivera known for

Answer 12

Rich ripe Tannat