Uruguay wine

Question 1

Regions

Answer 1

Canelones
Monte video
Colonia
Maldaonado

Question 2

Who brought vines to Uruguay?

Answer 2

Basque settlers.

Question 3

When were vines introduced to Uruguay?

Answer 3

The 1870’s.

Question 4

What is the climate of Uruguay? Which region is it similar to?

Answer 4

Temperate, maritime climate. Similar to Bordeaux.

Question 5

What is the rainfall situation in Uruguay?

Answer 5

Year round rainfall.

Question 6

What issues has the rainfall situation in Uruguay led to?

Answer 6

Mildew and black spot, minimised by training the vines using the Lyre system.

Question 7

Where are most vineyards situated in Uruguay?

Answer 7

Near Montevideo, on rolling hills of various soil types.

Question 8

Recent emphasis on export for Uruguayan wine has led to what?

Answer 8

An improvement in equipment and techniques.

Question 9

What style is Tannat produced in in Uruguay?

Answer 9

A range of styles, but most commonly exported is fruity, dry red.

Question 10

What is Tannat often blended with and why?

Answer 10

Merlot, to soften the powerful tannins.