36. Chile

Question 1

What does the Casablanca Valley lack unlike other premium Pinot arreas in the New World?

Answer 1

Altitude

Question 2

What do vineyards in Casablanca Valley rely on for moderation?

Answer 2

Humboldt Current

Question 3

Two components to Pinot management in Casablanca Valley?

Answer 3

Cooling influences and canopy management

Question 4

Chile’s most northerly region

Answer 4

Elqui Valley

Question 5

Chile’s most southerly valley

Answer 5

Bio Bio Valley

Question 6

Chile’s large depression between the coastal ranges and the Andes is known as what?

Answer 6

Central Valley

Question 7

Chile’s climate (type)

Answer 7

Mediterranean

Question 8

Chile’s climate (temp)

Answer 8

Warm

Question 9

El Nina/Nino for drought?

Answer 9

La Nina

Question 10

La Nina/El Nino for severe rainfall?

Answer 10

El Nino

Question 11

Current related to Chile?

Answer 11

Humboldt Current

Question 12

The Humboldt Current flows from where?

Answer 12

Antarctica

Question 13

What makes the Humboldt Current a cooling current?

Answer 13

It comes from Antarctica

Question 14

In addition to Humboldt Current, what is another major cooling influence in Chile?

Answer 14

At night, cold air descends from the mountains and increase the diurnal temp range

Question 15

Chile’s wine laws divide the vineyard areas into what?

Answer 15

Denominaciones de Origen (DO)

Question 16

How many regional DOs does Chile have?

Answer 16

6

Question 17

In 2012, Chile introduced a new classification system based on what?

Answer 17

Vineyards’ distance from the coast ratther than latitude

Question 18

3 classification types from Chile’s new system?

Answer 18

Costa
Entre Cordilleras
Andes

Question 19

Most widely planted variety of Chile?

Answer 19

Cab Sav

Question 20

Why is Carmenere most successful in the warmest, sunniest sites?

Answer 20

It is a late-ripening variety

Question 21

Carmenere tannin

Answer 21

High tannin

Question 22

Fuller-bodied Chilean Syrahs might come from which region?

Answer 22

Colchagua Valley

Question 23

Lighter-bodied Chilean Syrahs might come from which region?

Answer 23

Elqui Valley

Question 24

Two key Chilean areas for Pinot Noir?

Answer 24

San Antonio and Casablanca Valleys

Question 25

Two major white varieties of Chile

Answer 25

Sauv Blanc and Chardonnay

Question 26

Limari Valley Chardonnay acidity

Answer 26

Medium to high acidity

Question 27

Limari Valley Chardonnay flavours

Answer 27

Citrus and stone fruit

Question 28

Casablanc/San Antonio Sauv Blanc flavours

Answer 28

Ripe apple, citrus and tropical flavours

Question 29

Third most planted white variety of Chile?

Answer 29

Muscat of Alexandria

Question 30

Chilen Muscat is mostly used for what?

Answer 30

Production of grape brandy Pisco

Question 31

What is Pisco?

Answer 31

Chilean grape brandy

Question 32

Where are aromatic varieties grown in Chile?

Answer 32

Itata and Bio Bio Valleys

Question 33

Elqui and Limari valley are from what region?

Answer 33

Coquimbo

Question 34

Largest region of Chile?

Answer 34

Central Valley

Question 35

Itata and Bio Bio valleys are from what region?

Answer 35

Southern region

Question 36

Casablanca and San Antonio valleys are part of what region?

Answer 36

Aconcagua

Question 37

Two types of cooling influence in Coquimbo?

Answer 37

Sea breezes or mountain air

Question 38

Major challenge in Coquimbo for winemakers?

Answer 38

Lack of water

Question 39

How have Aconcagua makers tried to make reds with less alcohol and more complex fruit flavours?

Answer 39

Moved away from fertile valley floor and onto the slopes or towards the coast

Question 40

By moving away from fertile valley floor and onto the slopes or towards the coast, what are Aconcagua growers trying to do?

Answer 40

Make reds with less alcohol and more complex fruit flavours

Question 41

Two major weather influences in Casablanca and San Antonio?

Answer 41

Morning fogs and afternoon breezes

Question 42

Most planted red variety of Casablanca and San Antonio?

Answer 42

Pinot Noir

Question 43

Where in Chile is Pinot Noir the most grown red variety?

Answer 43

Casablanca and San Antonio Valleys

Question 44

Rapel Valley is divided into what?

Answer 44

Cachapoal Valley and Colchagua Valley

Question 45

Classic heartland of Chilean wine industry is where?

Answer 45

Maipo Valley

Question 46

Distinct note of Cab Sav from Maipo Valley?

Answer 46

Minty note

Question 47

How do vineyards of Maule Valley compare to Curico Valley?

Answer 47

They are cooler

Question 48

Cooler vineyards of Maule Valley are important for blending how?

Answer 48

They make wines of higher acidity

Question 49

Maule Valley features what variety that is growing in popularity from its production of old vines?

Answer 49

Carignan

Question 50

Major varieties of Itata and Bio Bio Valley?

Answer 50

Pais and Muscat