Uruguay I Brazil I Mexico Flashcards

1
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What does V.C.P. mean in Uruguay?

A

Vino de Calidad Preferete

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What are the requirements for VCP in Uruguay?

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Grapes must come from Vitis Vinifera vines.
There must be a minimum of 85% for varietal labelling.
Minimum 10.5% abv.
Must be sold in glass bottles, not more than 750ml.

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3
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Describe the climate of Uruguay.

A

Coastal, Atlantic climate that is compared to Bordeaux.

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4
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What is Vino Comun?

A

Table wine that does not qualify for VCP.

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5
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Who imported Tannat into Uruguay?

A

Pascal Harriague

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6
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Describe Tannat as a grape varietal.

A

Tannat gives robust wines.
Highest levels of polyphenols and resveratrol.
Tannat gives both dark colour and high tannin.

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7
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Name principal producers in Uruguay.

A

Bodega Garzon
Pisano
Pizzorno
Stagnari

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8
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What are the 6 wine producing regions of Uruguay?

A

Northern Riverside
Northern
Southern Riverside
Central
Metropolitan
Oceanic

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9
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What are the 2 principal subregions in Metropolitan region?

A

Canelones
Montevideo

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10
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What are the 4 principal subregions of Uruguay?

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Canelones (about 60% of production)
Montevideo (about 30% of production)
Colonia
Maldonado

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11
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What are the principal white grape varietals in Uruguay?

A

Ugni Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Albarino

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12
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What are the principal red grape varietals in Uruguay?

A

Tannat
Muscat of Hamburg
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon

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13
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What are the two DO’s of Brazil?

A

Valle dos Vinhedos
Altos de Pinto Bandeira

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14
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What are the two types of GI’s in Brazil?

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Indication of Origin (IP) = Regions that have become renowned in wine production.
Denomination of Origin (DO) = Wines have qualities or characteristics that are essentially due to the geographical environment, including natural and human factors.

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15
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What state produces 85% of Brazil’s production?

A

Rio Grande do Sul

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16
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What are the prominent IP’s in Brazil?

A

Vinhos de Altitude de Santa Catarina
Campanha Gaucha
Pinto Bandeira
Vale do Sao Francisco

17
Q

What style of wine occupies about a fourth of Brazil’s wine production?

A

Sparkling wine.

18
Q

What are the grape varietals associated with Valle dos Vinhedos DO?

A

Merlot
Chardonnay

19
Q

What state and region are categorised as tropical in Brazil?

A

Bahia & Pernambugo
Vale do Sao Francisco IP

20
Q

What are the principal varietals planted in Brazil?

A

Bordeaux varietals.
Iberian varieties, like Alfrocheiro, Alvarinho, Alicante Bouschet, Arinto, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional.
Plus: Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

21
Q

Name principal producers in Brazil.

A

Chandon
Miolo (in Vale dos Vinhedos DO)
Salton
Villa Francioni

22
Q

True or False - Vale dos Vinhedos DO is a subregion of Serra Gaucha region in Rio Grande Do Sul

A

True

23
Q

Which DO became the first DO in the new world exclusively devoted to sparkling wine production?

A

Altos de Pinto Bandeira in Serra Gaúcha region in southern Brazil.

24
Q

Which Brazilian producers may label their sparkling wines under the Altos de Pinto Bandeira DO?

A

Geisse, Aurora, Don Giovanni and Valmarino.

25
Q

Which grapes are permitted for sparkling wine production in Altos de Pinto Bandeira?

A

Three grape varieties are permitted in the DO: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling Italico (Welschriesling).

26
Q

What are the principal states of production in Mexico?

A

Baja California
Queretaro
Coahuila

27
Q

What are the regions of Baja California?

A

Guadalupe Valley
Ojos Negros Valley
Santo Tomas Valley
San Vicente
Valle de la Grulla
Tecate

28
Q

What are the principal grape varietals used in Mexico?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Nebbiolo
Bordeaux varieties
Rhone varieties
Chardonnay

29
Q

Name principal producers in Mexico.

A

Casa de Piedra
L.A. Cetto
Chateau Camou
Monte Xanic (premium wines)
Paralelo
Villa Montefiori
Adobe Guadalupe