Chile-General Flashcards

1
Q

What is MOVI?

A

In 2009, 12 wineries banded together as the Movimiento de Viñateros Independientes (MOVI), “an association of small quality-oriented Chilean wineries who come together to share a common goal to make wine personally, on a human scale.”

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2
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Which producer has the largest vineyard holdings in Chile?

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Concha Y Toro with over 9000 hectares of vineyards

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3
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When was Cousino Macul established?

A

1856

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4
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When was Vina San Pedro established?

A

1865

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5
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When was Vina Errazuriz founded?

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1870

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6
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When was Concha y Toro founded?

A

1883

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7
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When was Santa Rita founded?

A

1880

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Which Estate did Barons de Rothschild-Lafite take over?

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The Colchagua estate of Los Vascos in 1988.

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When was Lapostelle founded?

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1994 by the namesake owners of (Grand) Marnier-Lapostolle in Colchagua

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10
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Who founded Vina Aquitana?

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In 1990 by a group led by Bruno Prats (former owner of Château Cos d’Estournel) and Paul Pontallier (current managing director of Château Margaux) in the Maipo Valley

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11
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When was Almaviva created? Where? By who?

A

1997
Maipo Valley
Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro

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12
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Baron Phillipe de Rothschild and Concha y TToro created which estate in 1997

A

Almaviva

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13
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Who founded Sena? When and where?

A

Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick of Viña Errázuriz to found Seña in 1995

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14
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Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick of Viña Errázuriz founded which estate om 1995?

A

Sena

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15
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Which Burgundian producer set up a venture in the Maipo Valley in 1991

A

William Fevre

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16
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Which ocean is Chile positioned on?

A

Pacific

17
Q

What is the name of the current that is a major moderating feature in the climate of Chile?

A

The Humboldt current

18
Q

What is El Nino?

A

The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is caused by a weakening and warming of the Humboldt Current. It occurs irregularly every few years, and its effects can last for a year or more. Pacific Ocean surface temperatures warm off the coasts of Chile and Peru, devastating fish populations and increasing rainfall dramatically in the arid regions of both countries.

19
Q

When was the Denominacion de Origin system introduced in Chile?

A

enacted in 1994 and entered into effect in 1995

20
Q

What are the 4 tiers of DO’s in Chile

A

the viticultural region (Región Vitícola)
the subregion
the zone,
the area

21
Q

Name the Region Viticola in Chile

A
Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur
Austral.
22
Q

Wines indicating an origin in Chile need only contain what minimum percentage of grapes harvested in the stated region.

A

75%

23
Q

Wines indicating a grape variety in Chile must contain what % of the specified varietey?

A

75%

24
Q

Wines indicating a vintage in Chile must contain what % of grapes from that ?

A

75%

25
Q

True or False the Pais grape cannot be listed on the label of a DO wine in Chile?

A

True

26
Q

Which Region Viticola were added in 2012 in Chile?

A

Atacama and Austral

27
Q

What 3 new divisions for existing DOs were added in Chile in 2012?

A

Costa (“coast”)
Entre Cordilleras (“between the mountains”)
Andes

28
Q

A DO with one of the 3 divisions added to it on the label must contain what % of grapes from that area in Chile?

A

85%

29
Q

What is the most planted grape variety in Chile?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

30
Q

Which grape was Carmenere thought to be in Chile until 1994?

A

Merlot

31
Q

What are the parent of Carmenere

A

Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet

32
Q

In which direction does the Humboldt current flow?

A

Northward

33
Q

Name 3 synonyms for Pais

A

Mission
Listan Prieto
Criolla Chica