Chile

Question 1

Climate of Chile

Answer 1

North:Hot and arid
Central chile : Mediterranean warm
South :cool rainy Maritime

Question 2

Factors influence the climate of Chile

Answer 2

Humboldt current :
Moderate climate of coastline
Moderate temperature in summer
Dissipate fog

Andes Mountains :

Shadow from rain
Wind from Andes to valley reduce heat

Costal ranges :
Rain shadow

Question 3

What is the Humboldt current
And what is El Niño

Answer 3

Cold current going up to north coast which brings cool air and mitigate temperature and reduce rainfall

El Niño
The Humboldt current get warmer and the temperature on the coast of Chile and Peru. Rainfall increase too

Question 4

Topography of Chile

Answer 4

COSTA:
Regions close to coast/humboldt current influence

ENTRE CORDILLERAS:
plain/valley between Andes and coastal ranges / rain shadow effect

ANDES:
Close to mountains and cooled from Andes wind

Question 5

Soil of Chile

Answer 5

Coast : granite schist slate red clay

Mountains : limestone rock basalt andesite

Question 6

Chile Denominacin de Origen

Answer 6

4 level of DO’s
Region viticola
Subregion
Zone
Area

Question 7

Wine law chile

Answer 7

Costa - Entre Cordilleras - Andes

85% of grapes sourced from named region on label

Question 8

Region Viticola
How many, which name?

Answer 8

Larger type of D.O.
6 regions

Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Valle Central
Sur
Austral

Question 9

Atacama region

Answer 9

Marginal wine growing due of dry desert climate
Manly produce Pisco

Question 10

Region de Coquimbo

Answer 10

•Valle de Elqui
Close to ocean and high altitude vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc - Syrah

•Valle del Limari
Calcareous red clay soil
Flat area in Coquimbo
Close to coast / Limari River ( mitigate temperature )
Morning fog

Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Pinot noir

•Valle del Chiapas
Southern of Coquimbo
Vines of foothills of Andes

Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot -Carmenere

Question 11

Aconcagua DO

Answer 11

Aconcagua river/mount ( name )
North and west of Santiago
3 sub regions :

-Valle del Aconcagua
Costa-Entre cordilleras-Andes
( from west to east extending)
Famous for Bordeaux blends wines
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Carmenere

Errazuriz- Seña

-Valle de Casablanca
west coast/ influence Humboldt current
Cool climate/wide diurnal range
Coastal fog ( Carneros- Monterey )
Spring frost
Hazard: nematodes (rootstock) due of
Sandy soil
Chardonnay -Sauvignon Blanc-Pinot Noir

-Valle de San Antonio
Costa Area
Fog /ocean influence
3sub zones
Valle de Leyda-Lo Abarca- Rosario

Sauvignon Blanc- Syrah -Pinot Noir
Casa Marin

Question 12

Valle Central DO

Question 13

What is the main city associated with Valle del Maipo?

Answer 13

Santiago

Question 14

What are the three subzones of Valle del Maipo?

Answer 14

• Alto Maipo
• Medio Maipo
• Bajo Maipo

Question 15

Which grape variety is noted as the finest in Alto Maipo?

Answer 15

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 16

What wine style is associated with Alto Maipo?

Answer 16

Bordeaux blend style

Question 17

Name one winery from Alto Maipo.

Answer 17

• Almaviva
• Viñedo Chadwick
• Santa Rita

Question 18

Describe the characteristics of Alto Maipo wines.

Answer 18

Tannic, concentrated and ripe, lower in acidity

Question 19

How does Alto Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon compare to Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?

Answer 19

Similar in style to Napa Cabernet Sauvignon but with lower structure

Question 20

What is a primary grape variety in Medio Maipo?

Answer 20

Carmenere

Question 21

What climate characteristic is noted for Medio Maipo?

Answer 21

Warmer climate

Question 22

What is a secondary variety found in Valle de Rapel?

Answer 22

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 23

What are the primary varieties in Valle de Colchagua?

Answer 23

• Carmenere
• Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 24

What secondary varieties are noted in Valle de Colchagua?

Answer 24

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Syrah
• Merlot

Question 25

What is a notable characteristic of Apalta DO?

Answer 25

Slightly cooler area with less sunshine Granitic soil with good drainage Vineyard on hillside Carmenere -Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Clos Apalta Casa Lapostolle Alpha Montes

Question 26

Valle del Curico DO

Answer 26

Valle central Costa : influence ocean breeze Focus on Sauvignon Blanc Valley-entre cordilleras: Cabernet Sauvignon Miguel Torres estate

Question 28

Valle del Maule DO

Answer 28

Largest wine region Named from river Maule Moderate climate/ mild rainy autumn Cabernet Sauvignon main grape Pais indigenous grape 2# Cabernet Franc - Carmenere - Carignan

Question 30

What is VIGNO?

Answer 30

A geographic area in the secano interior of western Maule for growing VIGNO wines ## Footnote VIGNO wines are associated with specific production rules and regulations.

Question 31

What is the minimum percentage of Carignan required in a VIGNO wine?

Answer 31

85% ## Footnote The Carignan must be dry-farmed, head-trained, and at least 30 years old.

Question 32

What type of farming practices must be used for Carignan in VIGNO wines?

Answer 32

Dry-farmed and head-trained ## Footnote Grafted Carignan also qualifies.

Question 33

What is the aging requirement for VIGNO wines before release?

Answer 33

At least 2 years ## Footnote The aging method (bottle, barrel, new or used wood) is at the producer's discretion.

Question 34

Are there any tasting panels or regulatory controls for VIGNO wines?

Answer 34

No ## Footnote Access to the VIGNO brand is currently restricted by the association.

Question 35

What is the Vignadores de Carignan currently negotiating with the Chilean government?

Answer 35

To name VIGNO as Chile's first DOC appellation ## Footnote This would allow access to the appellation for any producer that meets geographical, viticultural, and aging requirements.

Question 36

What do the current directors of VIGNO believe the approval of a DOC will signify?

Answer 36

A watershed for the wine industry in Chile ## Footnote This reflects the potential impact of formal recognition on the industry.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The remainder of the blend in VIGNO wines must be other old-vine, head-trained, dry-farmed fruit from _______.

Answer 37

Maule

Question 38

Region of Sur DO

Answer 38

-Valle del Itata Mediterranean climate Alluvial soil- sand clay- Itata river Pais - Muscat d’alexandria - Valle de Bio-Bio Cool climate and wind from South Risk of frost Main variety Pais Pinot noir -Chardonnay- Sauvignon Blanc -Valle del Malleco Semi continental climate Cool windy rainy Pinot noir - Chardonnay