Winemaking / Styles / Production Flashcards
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Winemaking
Dramatic revolution since 80s with large LT investments put in the industry to introduce pneumatic presses, oak barrels, stainless steel, modern filters & temperature control.
Styles
• Reds: good value young wines from Cab Sauv, Carmenere & Merlot
• Whites: clean & well made Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blancs esp. in cooler areas (Casablanca & San Antonio)
Production
• ~800million btls/year, 1⁄2 of Argentina. 9th biggest producer in the world with 3.8% of 2010 world wine production
