WSET Level 3 Chile Argentina Flashcards
Chile
This region is warm Mediterranean, cooler and wetter in the south, with 2 major cooling influences. West-cool air blows from the Pacific; East-cool air descends from the Andes
Carmenere, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
5 reds from Chile
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
2 Whites from Chile
Modern methods and Techniques
Chile And Argentina has these winemaking techniques
Coquimbo
These two regions are located in this region: Elqui, Limarí from Chile
Aconcagua Region
Aconcagua, Casablanca & San Antonio these appellations are in this Region in Chile
Central Valley
Curicó, Maipo, Rapel (Cachapoal, Colchagua) these appellations are in this region from Chile
Southern Region
Bío Bío, Itata are from this region in Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon Blends
Colchagua
Central Valley
Oaked in this region in Chile
Chile
Coquimbo, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley, Southern Region are located in this country?
Coquimbo, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley, Southern Region
4 regions in Chile that are key regions
DO in Chile
PDO 75% of grapes used must be from stated DO
Argentina
This region has a continental climate with cooling effect of altitude and large diurnal ranges vital to fruit quality
Argentiina
Summer hail can be a serious problem in ARgentina or Chile
Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon
3 red grapes from Argentina
Torrontés, Chardonnay
2 whites from Argentina
Argentina
Irrigation is essential in this country, both drip and flood irrigation used