Aconcagua

Question 1

What is Aconcagua?

Answer 1

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

Question 2

Is irrigation used in Valle Central and Aconcagua?

Answer 2

Always

Question 3

What is Valle del Aconcagua?

Answer 3

Subregion DO of Aconcagua

Question 4

What is Valle de Casablanca?

Answer 4

Subregion DO of Aconcagua

Question 5

What is Valle de San Antonio?

Answer 5

Subregion DO of Aconcagua

Question 6

What grapes is Valle del Aconcagua known for?

Answer 6

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

Question 7

What grapes is Valle de Casablanca known for?

Answer 7

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Question 8

Valle del Aconcagua climate

Answer 8

One of the warmest areas in Chile (on valley floor)

Cooling influences from ocean and Andes

Question 9

Primary grapes Valle del Aconcagua

Answer 9

Cabernet Sauvignon (most planted)

Syrah

Carmenère

Question 10

Valle de San Antonio primary grape

Answer 10

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 11

Valle de San Antonio/Valle de Casablanca climate

Answer 11

Cooler due to oceans breezes in afternoon and fog in morning

Good for white varieites

Question 12

Valle de Layda

Answer 12

Sub-region in Valle de San Antonio

Question 13

Valle de Layda primary grapes

Answer 13

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay