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WSET D3 from Henry P > Valle Central > Flashcards

Valle Central Flashcards

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Valle Central

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A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

Between Santiago (to the north) and Itata Valley

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What region is best suited to fine wine production in Chile?

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Valle Central

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What is the Humboldt Current?

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A cold and martime breeze that cools the Valle Central in Chile

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Is irrigation used in Valle Central and Aconcagua?

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Always

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What mountains are between Valle Central and the Pacific Ocean?

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Coastal Mountains

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What is Valle del Maipo?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

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What is Valle del Rapel?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

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What is Valle de Curicó?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

At southern end

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What is Valle del Maule?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

At southern end

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What grape is Valle del Maipo known for?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What are the top three grapes in Valle del Rapel?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Carmenère

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Cachapoal Valley

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Zone in Valle del Rapel

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Colchagua Valley

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Zone in Valle del Rapel

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Valle del Maipo geography

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Close to Santiago

Surrounded by mountains

Little coastal influence

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Valle del Maipo premium wine

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Grown in Andean foothills (descending air cools grapes)

Cabernet Sauvignon (minty flavor)

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Andes effect premium Valle del Maipo wine

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Cools grapes in the foothills

Lends structure and elegance to red wines

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Cachapoal Valley climate

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Warm

No ocean breezes

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Cachapoal Valley varieties

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Carmenère (valley floor)

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon (cooler eastern part of valley)

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Colchagua Valley climate

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Central part: warm with some ocean influence

Western part: Greater Pacific ocean influence

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Colchagua Valley central area varieties

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Full-bodied reds

CS

Syrah

Carmenère

21
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Colchagua Valley Western area varieties

A

High-quality whites

22
Q

Apalta

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DO in Colchagua valley

On valley slopes

Premium wines

23
Q

Valle de Curicó/Valle del Maule wine type

A

Inexpensive blended reds and whites

Due to warmth and fertile soils

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Valle de Curicó/Valle del Maule climate

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Valle del Maule is cooler (wines retain more acidity)

WSET D3 from Henry P (112 decks)

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