Cb. Key Facts Chile

Question 1

Chile Climate?

Answer 1

Warm Mediterranean.
Cooler / Wetter in South.
West / Pacific cool air.
East / Andes descending cool air

Question 2

Chile Weather?

Answer 2

Little variation.

El Nino years / wetter

Question 3

Chile Grape Varieties?
Black.
5

Answer 3

Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot.
Carmenere.
Syrah.
Pinot Noir.

Question 4

Chile Grape Varieties?
White.
2 +

Answer 4

Sauvignon Blanc.
Chardonnay.
Aromatic Varieties.

Question 5

Chile Winemaking?

Answer 5

Significant Investment.

Modern methods / techniques.

Question 6

Chile Key Regions?

4

Answer 6

Coquimbo (ko-KIM-bo).
Aconcagua (ah-kohn-KAH-gwa).
Central Valley
Southern Region

Question 7

Which area are Elqui & Limari located in?

Answer 7

Coquimbo (ko-KIM-bo).

Question 8

Which area are Casablanca & San Antonio located in?

Answer 8

Aconcagua (ah-kohn-KAH-gwa).

Question 9

Which area are Curico, Maipo, Rapel (Cachapoal & Colchagua) located in?

Answer 9

Central Valley

Question 10

Which area are Bio Bio & Itata located in?

Answer 10

Southern Region.

Question 11

Chile Key Wines?

Answer 11

Colchagua (kohl-CHA-gwa).
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon Blends

Question 12

Chile Wine Laws and Labeling?

Answer 12

DO = Geographical indication.
Political administrative districts.
75%, stated, DO district, varietal, vintage.

Question 13

What does Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva mean?

Answer 13

not much