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Zraly Test CAN-Chile-ARG Flashcards

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1
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When did Canadian commercial winemaking begin?

A

early 1800’s

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2
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Name 5 most important white grapes grown in Canada

A 
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Vidal
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3
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Name 5 major red grapes grown in Canada

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Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
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4
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What are Canada’s 2 main wine producing regions?

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West: British Columbia/Okanagan Valley
East: Ontario/Niagara Peninsula

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5
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In a Canadian varietal wine what is the minimum percentage present of the specific grape? Dedicated viticultural area?

A

85% varietal

95% DVA

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6
Q

How is ice wine made?

A

grapes are allowed to freeze on the vine
pressed while still frozen
must be made using only vinifera grapes (RS & Vidal)
must contain 125g of RS per liter

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7
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Name the two main white grapes grown in Chile

A

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

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8
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Name the 4 main red grapes grown in Chile

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenere
Merlot
Syrah

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9
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What percentage of Chile’s total grape acreage does Cabernet Sauvignon represent?

A

46% (over 100K acres)

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10
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Name 3 most important winemaking regions of Chile

A

Casablanca Valley
Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley/Colchagua

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11
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What Chilean grape was mistaken for Merlot?

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Carmenere

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12
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If a grape name is listed on a Chilean wine label, what is the minimum percentage of that grape used in the wine?

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85%

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13
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What country is the Casablanca Valley in and what 3 grape varietals are grown there?

A

Chile
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

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14
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What country is the Maipo Valley in and what grape varietal is grown there?

A

Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon

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15
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Where does Argentina rank in worldwide wine production?

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5th largest producer

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16
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When were the first grapes planted in Argentina?

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by the Spanish in the 1500’s

17
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What are the 2 main white grapes grown in Argentina?

A

Torrontes Riojano

Chardonnay

18
Q

What are the 5 main red grapes grown in Argentina?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Syrah
Tempranillo

19
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If a grape name is listed on the Argentinian label how much of that grape must be listed in the wine?

A

100%

20
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What are the 2 main wine regions in the Northern region of Argentina?

A

Salta

Cafayate

21
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What are the 3 main wine regions in the Cuyo region of Central Argentina?

A

Mendoza
Uco Valley
San Juan

22
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What are the 2 main wine regions in the Patagonia region of Argentina?

A

Rio Negro

Neuquen

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