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WSET Level 3 Chile Argentina Flashcards

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Chile

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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

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Carmenere, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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5 reds from Chile

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Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

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2 Whites from Chile

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Modern methods and Techniques

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Chile And Argentina has these winemaking techniques

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Coquimbo

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These two regions are located in this region: Elqui, Limarí from Chile

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Aconcagua Region

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Aconcagua, Casablanca & San Antonio these appellations are in this Region in Chile

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Central Valley

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Curicó, Maipo, Rapel (Cachapoal, Colchagua) these appellations are in this region from Chile

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Southern Region

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Bío Bío, Itata are from this region in Chile

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon Blends

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Colchagua

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Central Valley

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Oaked in this region in Chile

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Chile

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Coquimbo, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley, Southern Region are located in this country?

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Coquimbo, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley, Southern Region

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4 regions in Chile that are key regions

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DO in Chile

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PDO 75% of grapes used must be from stated DO

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Argentina

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This region has a continental climate with cooling effect of altitude and large diurnal ranges vital to fruit quality

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Argentiina

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Summer hail can be a serious problem in ARgentina or Chile

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon

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3 red grapes from Argentina

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Torrontés, Chardonnay

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2 whites from Argentina

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Argentina

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Irrigation is essential in this country, both drip and flood irrigation used

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Argentina

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Organic viticulture widespread due to dry conditions in this country

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Argentina

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Salta Province, San Juan Province, Mendoza Province, Neuquén Provence and Rio Negro Province are in this Country

21
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Cafayete

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This appellation is in Salta Province that is known for Torrentés

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Mendoza Province

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Uco Valley, Lujan de Cujo, Maipu appellations are in this region of Argentina

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Mendoza

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Malbec is well known in this region in Argentina

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Argentina

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Where is Torrontés an important grape variety?

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Chile

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In which country is the wine producing region of Casablanca?

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A black grape variety most associated with Chile

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What is Carmenére

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Chile

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Strict quarantine regulations in this country help to remain phylloxera-free

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Red wines from Bordeaux varieties

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What is Chile best know for producing?

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sea breezes

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Casablanca is a region that is cooled by?

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Altitude

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In Menodza the most important factor affecting fruit quality is?

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mountain air

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The areas renowned for premium fruit production in Maipo are in the east and have a cooling effect by?

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Cooler and Wetter

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Compared with the rest of Chile, the Southern Region is on average

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Malbec & Bonarda

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This pair of red grape varieties is most commonly linked to wine production in Argentina?

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Maipu

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Low vineyard making reds in Mendoza appellation?

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Uco Valley

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High vineyards aromatic whites made in this Mendoza appellation

36
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Humboldt Current

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Cools the Chilean coast

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Andes mountains

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Wineyards in Chile closest to these mountains has a cooling effect caused by cold air that descends from the mountains overnight and cause high diurnal range

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Casablanca, Central Valley, San Antonio all produce this white

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Chile

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Where is Maipo?

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Argentina

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Where is MAipu?

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Argentina, Salta Province

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Where is Cafayete

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Mendoza

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Where is Uco Valley and Maipu

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Aconcagua

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Where is Casablanca?

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Central Valley

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Where is MAipo and Rapel?

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Rapel

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Where are these sub-region: Cachapoal & Colchagua Valley?

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