Uruguay I Brazil I Mexico Flashcards
What does V.C.P. mean in Uruguay?
Vino de Calidad Preferete
What are the requirements for VCP in Uruguay?
Grapes must come from Vitis Vinifera vines.
There must be a minimum of 85% for varietal labelling.
Minimum 10.5% abv.
Must be sold in glass bottles, not more than 750ml.
Describe the climate of Uruguay.
Coastal, Atlantic climate that is compared to Bordeaux.
What is Vino Comun?
Table wine that does not qualify for VCP.
Who imported Tannat into Uruguay?
Pascal Harriague
Describe Tannat as a grape varietal.
Tannat gives robust wines.
Highest levels of polyphenols and resveratrol.
Tannat gives both dark colour and high tannin.
Name principal producers in Uruguay.
Bodega Garzon
Pisano
Pizzorno
Stagnari
What are the 6 wine producing regions of Uruguay?
Northern Riverside
Northern
Southern Riverside
Central
Metropolitan
Oceanic
What are the 2 principal subregions in Metropolitan region?
Canelones
Montevideo
What are the 4 principal subregions of Uruguay?
Canelones (about 60% of production)
Montevideo (about 30% of production)
Colonia
Maldonado
What are the principal white grape varietals in Uruguay?
Ugni Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Albarino
What are the principal red grape varietals in Uruguay?
Tannat
Muscat of Hamburg
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the two DO’s of Brazil?
Valle dos Vinhedos
Altos de Pinto Bandeira
What are the two types of GI’s in Brazil?
Indication of Origin (IP) = Regions that have become renowned in wine production.
Denomination of Origin (DO) = Wines have qualities or characteristics that are essentially due to the geographical environment, including natural and human factors.
What state produces 85% of Brazil’s production?
Rio Grande do Sul