Chile Flashcards
(131 cards)
1
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Are hybrids allowed?
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No, hybrids are forbidden.
2
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What percentage of vintage, varietal, and DO must be true to be on the label? What percent do many producers end up doing?
A
75% rule, some do 85% to export to EU
3
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What is the minimum alcohol percent for all wines in Chile?
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11.50%
4
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What are the four additional designations that Chilean wine bottles may have?
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Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada, & Gran Reserva
5
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What is the minimum abv for Reserva and Reserva Especial? Is oak aging required?
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12% abv, Reserva Especial mandates time in oak
6
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What is the minimum abv for Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva? Is oak aging required?
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12.5% abv, oak aging is required for Gran Reserva
7
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What are the three additional geographic indications allowed on labels?
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Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes
8
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What percentage of grapes must be contained w/in Costa, Entre Cordilleras, & Andes for them to appear on the label?
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85.00%
9
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What is the northernmost wine region in Chile?
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Atacama
10
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What is the northernmost most fine wine region in Chile?
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Elqui Valley
11
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What is the southernmost winemaking valley in Chile?
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Malleco, in Sur
12
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What are the 3 subzones of Coquimbo?
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Elqui Valley, Limari Valley, Choapa
13
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What are the 5 Dos of Chile?
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Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, the Valle Central, Sur
14
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What are the three subzones of Aconcagua?
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Aconcagua Valley (which inc Panquehue as an area), Casablanca, and San Antonio
15
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What are the four subzones of San Antonio?
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Leyda, Lo Abarca, Rosario, Malvilla
16
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In which valley is Puente Alto located? Which DO?
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In the Maipo Valley in the Central Valley DO
17
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What four valleys make up the Central Valley?
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Maipo, Rapel, Curico, Maule
18
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Where is Concha y Toro’s “Don Melchor” made?
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Puente Alto subregion of Maipo Valley
19
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Where is Errazuriz’s “Vinedo Chadwick” made?
A
Puente Alto subregion of Maipo Valley
20
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Who produces Seña? Where is it produced, what are the main grapes, and the first vintage?
A
Originally, Mondavi & Errazuriz. First vintage 1995. Constellation purschased Mondavi and Errazuriz was sole owner by 2005. The 1995 vintage was first released in 1997, it is sourced from Aconcagua and is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, with Carmenere being the next big player with Merlot, and Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. 22 months in French Oak barrels, mostly new. Wine list price about 200.00
21
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What was the first vintage of Almaviva? Who is it a collaboration between? Where?
A
First vintage: 1996, released in 1998; Concha y Toro and Baron Phillipe de Rothschidl, in Puente Alt; Named after a character in the Marriage of Figaro; Standout vintages include 2009, 2005, 2001, and 2003.
22
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In what valley are Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, and Cousiñ Macul located?
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Maipo Valley, within the Central Valley DO; near Santiago
23
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What 2 valleys make up the Rapel Valley?
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Cachapoal and Colchagua
24
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Where is Casa Lapostolle’s “Clos Apalta” made?
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Apalta in the Colchagua Valley in Rapel Valley; Bordeaux Blend
25
Where does the fruit for Vina Montes “Purple Angel” come from?
Colchagua Valley in the Rapel Valley; made of Carmenere
26
Where is Vina Montes “Alpha M” made?
Apalta in the Colchagua Valley in Rapel Valley; Bordeaux Blend
27
Name 2 areas within Colchagua. Name one other well-known place.
San Fernando, Chimbarongo are areas, both are "Andes." Apalta is also there (classification unknown).
28
Where is Miguel Torres winery located in Chile?
Curico Valley; since 1970s; Cabernet Sauvignon, with SB and Chardonnay
29
What are the 3 subzones of Maule Valley?
Claro, Loncomilla, and Tutuvén
30
What are the 3 sub-regions of Sur DO?
Itata, Bio Bio, and Malleco
31
What grapes are grown in Itata and Bío Bío?
Mostly Pais and Muscat of Alexandria
32
What grapes grown in Malleco?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; it's a very tiny region
33
What are the 2 subregions of Curicó?
Lontué Valley and Teno Valley
34
What are the different climates for the 3 subregions of Aconcagua?
Panquehue is really hot (part of Aconcagua Valley), Casablanca and San Antonio are cool and coastal
35
What is the Humboldt Current? What area does it effect?
Humboldt Current blows up from the Antarctic and moderates the Central Valley
36
What did producers in Chile face in 2010?
The fifth largest recorded earthquake in history.
37
Who produces Don Melchor, what was the first vintage and what price would you find it on your wine list?
Don Melchor is Cabernet Sauvignon made by Concha Y Toro, from vineyards also right by the Maipo River, just outside of Santiago, in Puente Alto. The first vintage was 1987. Almost always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, but in some vintages like 2008 it has a touch bit of Cabernet Franc, like 2%. The vineyard is on Alluvial soils, it is on the southern side of the Maipo river, and is has seven different parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 15 months. You can find this wine on wine lists with a 300% mark up for about 180 dollars.
38
What is the primary grape of the Apalta vineyard?
Merlot, at 80%
39
Who started Seña?
Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick (of Errazuriz), started this red wine estate in Aconcagua valley in 1995. Standout vintages include 2001, 1996 and 1997.
40
What is Borobo?
This is Casa Lapostolle’s Bordeaux meets Rhone meets Burgundy wine. It is a blend of Carmenère, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. The fruit is sourced from Rapel and Casablanca.
41
Who produces Don Maximiano? Where is it produced, what are the main grapes, and the first vintage?
Made by Errazuriz from the Don Maximiano and Max vineyards located in Puenquehue. It is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Carmenere, 5% syrah, 3% Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in new French Oak Barrels. It was introduced in the 1989 vintage. 200.00 dollars on a list.
42
Who produces Vinedo Chadwick? Where is it produced, what are the main grapes, and the first vintage?
Vinedo Chadwick: Started by Eduordo Chadwick in honor of his father (the descendents of Don Maximiano Errazuriz). It comes from Puente Alto in the Maipo, on the northern bank of the Maipo river. The 37 acre vineyard was planted in 1992, it is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 22 months in French Oak. There is some Merlot planted in the vineyard but thus far it has not been used. The first vintage was 1999 which was released in 2002, the vines were planted in 1992. above 400.00 on a list.
43
Viña Altaïr produces two wines. What are they?
They release two bottlings, their flagship wine is the Altaïr, a red blend sourced from Cachapoal and their second wine named Sideral sourced from Rapel. Both are primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon with classic blending partners with some Syrah in the mix.
44
Who produces “Folly” Syrah? What region does it come from?
Montes (Aurelio Montes); it is considered Chile's first "Ultra-Premium" syrah and is considered the equivalent quality as the Montes Alpha "M"; the grapes for this wine are grown on the steepest slopes (45degrees) of the Finca de Apalta estate in the Apalta Valley of Chile
45
Which grape is used to make Pisco in Chile?
Moscatel
46
Viña Falernia is known for making wine where?
Elqui Valley
47
What is the largest single biodynamic vineyard in the world and who operates it?
Los Robles estate in Colchagua operated by Viñedos Organicos Emiliana (VOE) which is a subsidiary of Concha y Toro. This particular estate is run by Alvaro Espinoza, Chile's organic pioneer.
48
Carmenere is a natural crossing of which two grapes?
Cabernet Franc x Gros Cabernet
49
What is Pastel de Choclo?
Pastel de Choclo is a sweetcorn and minced beef savory pie that is a traditional favorite of Chile
50
What is the minimum required alcohol by volume % required for wines of Maipo Valley?
Chilean law requires all wines to show a minimum alcohol content of 11.5%
51
What river runs through Maule Valley?
The Colorado River
52
Name the compound that is responsible for aromas of gooseberry and jalapeno pepper in Sauvignon Blanc and bell pepper in Cabernet Sauvignon?
Methoxypyrazine
53
If you were in Santiago, Chile and decided to take Highway 60 across the Andes into Argentina where would you wind up?
As the Chilean Highway 60 leaves the Aconcagua Valley it becomes the Argentine Highway 7 and winds along the Rio Mendoza into Lujan de Cuyo.
54
What is rauli?
A type of beech wood variety that many producers in Chile once used in their wine production. Once their wines hit the international market, the flavor that this wine imparted to the wines was not well-received.
55
Name a Riesling in Bio Bio.
Cono Sur, Block 23, Single Vineyard Riesling, Rulos del Alto vineyard, Bio Bio, Chile
56
When was Chilean Wine Law imposed?
1995
57
Rancagua, Requinoa and Rengo are occasionally found on wine labels; where are they from?
They are all in Cachapoal, in the northern part of Rapel in Chile.
58
Liger-Belair makes wine in Chile with Massoc y Parra; what is the name of their winery?
Aristos
59
What is the partnership for Cheval des Andes and Almaviva?
Terrazas de los Andes and Cheval Blanc, Baron Philippe de Rothschild (Mouton-Rothschild) and Concha y Toro
60
Are hybrids allowed?
No, hybrids are forbidden.
61
What percentage of vintage, varietal, and DO must be true to be on the label? What percent do many producers end up doing?
75% rule, some do 85% to export to EU
62
What is the minimum alcohol percent for all wines in Chile?
11.50%
63
What are the four additional designations that Chilean wine bottles may have?
Reserva, Reserva Especial, Reserva Privada, & Gran Reserva
64
What is the minimum abv for Reserva and Reserva Especial? Is oak aging required?
12% abv, Reserva Especial mandates time in oak
65
What is the minimum abv for Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva? Is oak aging required?
12.5% abv, oak aging is required for Gran Reserva
66
What are the three additional geographic indications allowed on labels?
Costa, Entre Cordilleras, Andes
67
What percentage of grapes must be contained w/in Costa, Entre Cordilleras, & Andes for them to appear on the label?
85.00%
68
What is the northernmost wine region in Chile?
Atacama
69
What is the northernmost most fine wine region in Chile?
Elqui Valley
70
What is the southernmost winemaking valley in Chile?
Malleco, in Sur
71
What are the 3 subzones of Coquimbo?
Elqui Valley, Limari Valley, Choapa
72
What are the 5 Dos of Chile?
Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, the Valle Central, Sur
73
What are the three subzones of Aconcagua?
Aconcagua Valley (which inc Panquehue as an area), Casablanca, and San Antonio
74
What are the four subzones of San Antonio?
Leyda, Lo Abarca, Rosario, Malvilla
75
In which valley is Puente Alto located? Which DO?
In the Maipo Valley in the Central Valley DO
76
What four valleys make up the Central Valley?
Maipo, Rapel, Curico, Maule
77
Where is Concha y Toro's “Don Melchor” made?
Puente Alto subregion of Maipo Valley
78
Where is Errazuriz's “Vinedo Chadwick” made?
Puente Alto subregion of Maipo Valley
79
Who produces Seña? Where is it produced, what are the main grapes, and the first vintage?
Originally, Mondavi & Errazuriz. First vintage 1995. Constellation purschased Mondavi and Errazuriz was sole owner by 2005. The 1995 vintage was first released in 1997, it is sourced from Aconcagua and is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, with Carmenere being the next big player with Merlot, and Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. 22 months in French Oak barrels, mostly new. Wine list price about 200.00
80
What was the first vintage of Almaviva? Who is it a collaboration between? Where?
First vintage: 1996, released in 1998; Concha y Toro and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, in Puente Alto; Named after a character in the Marriage of Figaro; Standout vintages include 2009, 2005, 2001, and 2003.
81
In what valley are Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, and Cousiñ Macul located?
Maipo Valley, within the Central Valley DO; near Santiago
82
What 2 valleys make up the Rapel Valley?
Cachapoal and Colchagua
83
Where is Casa Lapostolle's “Clos Apalta” made?
Apalta in the Colchagua Valley in Rapel Valley; Bordeaux Blend
84
Where does the fruit for Vina Montes “Purple Angel” come from?
Colchagua Valley in the Rapel Valley; made of Carmenere
85
Where is Vina Montes “Alpha M” made?
Apalta in the Colchagua Valley in Rapel Valley; Bordeaux Blend
86
Apalta is an area within what valley? What are two other areas in this same area?
Colchagua
87
Where is Miguel Torres winery located in Chile?
Curico Valley; since 1970s; Cabernet Sauvignon, with SB and Chardonnay
88
What are the 3 subzones of Maule Valley?
Claro Valley, Loncomilla Valley, and Tutuvén Valley
89
What are the 3 sub-regions of Sur DO?
Itata, Bio Bio, and Malleco
90
What grapes are grown in Itata and Bío Bío?
Mostly Pais and Muscat of Alexandria
91
What grapes grown in Malleco?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; it's a very tiny region
92
What are the 2 subregions of Curicó?
Lontué Valley and Teno Valley
93
What are the different climates for the 3 subregions of Aconcagua?
Panquehue is really hot (part of Aconcagua Valley), Casablanca and San Antonio are cool and coastal
94
What is the Humboldt Current? What area does it effect?
Humboldt Current blows up from the Antarctic and moderates the Central Valley
95
What did producers in Chile face in 2010?
The fifth largest recorded earthquake in history.
96
Who produces Don Melchor, what was the first vintage and what price would you find it on your wine list?
Don Melchor is Cabernet Sauvignon made by Concha Y Toro, from vineyards also right by the Maipo River, just outside of Santiago, in Puente Alto. The first vintage was 1987. Almost always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, but in some vintages like 2008 it has a touch bit of Cabernet Franc, like 2%. The vineyard is on Alluvial soils, it is on the southern side of the Maipo river, and is has seven different parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 15 months. You can find this wine on wine lists with a 300% mark up for about 180 dollars.
97
What is the primary grape of the Apalta vineyard?
Merlot, at 80%
98
Who started Seña?
Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick (of Errazuriz), started this red wine estate in Aconcagua valley in 1995. Standout vintages include 2001, 1996 and 1997.
99
What is Borobo?
This is Casa Lapostolle’s Bordeaux meets Rhone meets Burgundy wine. It is a blend of Carmenère, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. The fruit is sourced from Rapel and Casablanca.
100
Who produces Don Maximiano? Where is it produced, what are the main grapes, and the first vintage?
Made by Errazuriz from the Don Maximiano and Max vineyards located in Puenquehue. It is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Carmenere, 5% syrah, 3% Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in new French Oak Barrels. It was introduced in the 1989 vintage. 200.00 dollars on a list.
101
Who produces Vinedo Chadwick? Where is it produced, what are the main grapes, and the first vintage?
Vinedo Chadwick: Started by Eduordo Chadwick in honor of his father (the descendents of Don Maximiano Errazuriz). It comes from Puente Alto in the Maipo, on the northern bank of the Maipo river. The 37 acre vineyard was planted in 1992, it is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 22 months in French Oak. There is some Merlot planted in the vineyard but thus far it has not been used. The first vintage was 1999 which was released in 2002, the vines were planted in 1992. above 400.00 on a list.
102
Viña Altaïr produces two wines. What are they?
They release two bottlings, their flagship wine is the Altaïr, a red blend sourced from Cachapoal and their second wine named Sideral sourced from Rapel. Both are primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon with classic blending partners with some Syrah in the mix.
103
Who produces “Folly” Syrah? What region does it come from?
Montes (Aurelio Montes); it is considered Chile's first "Ultra-Premium" syrah and is considered the equivalent quality as the Montes Alpha "M"; the grapes for this wine are grown on the steepest slopes (45degrees) of the Finca de Apalta estate in the Apalta Valley of Chile
104
Which grape is used to make Pisco in Chile?
Moscatel
105
Viña Falernia is known for making wine where?
Elqui Valley
106
What is the largest single biodynamic vineyard in the world and who operates it?
Los Robles estate in Colchagua operated by Viñedos Organicos Emiliana (VOE) which is a subsidiary of Concha y Toro. This particular estate is run by Alvaro Espinoza, Chile's organic pioneer.
107
Carmenere is a natural crossing of which two grapes?
Cabernet Franc x Gros Cabernet
108
What is Pastel de Choclo?
Pastel de Choclo is a sweetcorn and minced beef savory pie that is a traditional favorite of Chile
109
What is the minimum required alcohol by volume % required for wines of Maipo Valley?
Chilean law requires all wines to show a minimum alcohol content of 11.5%
110
What river runs through Maule Valley?
The Colorado River
111
Name the compound that is responsible for aromas of gooseberry and jalapeno pepper in Sauvignon Blanc and bell pepper in Cabernet Sauvignon?
Methoxypyrazine
112
If you were in Santiago, Chile and decided to take Highway 60 across the Andes into Argentina where would you wind up?
As the Chilean Highway 60 leaves the Aconcagua Valley it becomes the Argentine Highway 7 and winds along the Rio Mendoza into Lujan de Cuyo.
113
What is rauli?
A type of beech wood variety that many producers in Chile once used in their wine production. Once their wines hit the international market, the flavor that this wine imparted to the wines was not well-received.
114
Name a Riesling in Bio Bio.
Cono Sur, Block 23, Single Vineyard Riesling, Rulos del Alto vineyard, Bio Bio, Chile
115
When was Chilean Wine Law imposed?
1995
116
Rancagua, Requinoa, Rengo and Peumo are occasionally found on wine labels; where are they from?
They are all in Cachapoal, in the northern part of Rapel in Chile.Rancagua & Peumo – Entre Cordilleras. Requinia & Rengo – Andes
117
Liger-Belair makes wine in Chile with Massoc y Parra; what is the name of their winery?
Aristos
118
What is the partnership for Cheval des Andes and Almaviva?
Terrazas de los Andes and Cheval Blanc, Baron Philippe de Rothschild (Mouton-Rothschild) and Concha y Toro
119
What is the main grape of the Rapel Valley? What grape is gaining ground?
Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenere is catching up.
120
Which is larger: Maule of Maipo?
Maule is much larger, but with more variable quality.
121
What is the most planted grape in the Elqui and Limari valleys? What grape is catching up?
Cabernet Sauvignon. Syrah plantings are increasing, specifically in cool, high-altitude areas.
122
What are the three most planted white varieties in Chile?
Sauvignon (Blanc & Vert), Chardonnay, and Muscat of Alexandria (mostly in Sur)
123
What is the most planted grape in the Maipo Valley?
Cabernet Sauvignon - over 50% of the valley's 10,000 hectares. Followed by Merlot, Chardonnay, Carmenere.
124
What is Chile's largest producer?
Concha y Toro
125
What Chilean wine took first place in the 2004 Berlin Tasting?
2000 Vinedo Chadwick
126
What grapes is Casablanca known for?
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
127
What grapes is Leyda known for?
White wine, particularly Sauvignon Blanc, but Pinot Noir is also seeing success there.
128
What areas are known for pisco and table grape production?
Atacama and Coquimbo (with the exception of Elqui, Limari, and Choapa).
129
What percentage of total acreage of Chile do red grapes represent?
73%
130
What are the five most planted grape varieties in Chile?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pais, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Vert, and Chardonnay
131
Cheval des Andes is collaboration between which two producers?
Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de Los Andes. The wine is made from a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Franc vines come from Cheval Blanc clones! The grapes are sourced from Las Compuertas Vineyard.
