{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Brainscape", "url": "https://www.brainscape.com/", "logo": "https://www.brainscape.com/pks/images/cms/public-views/shared/Brainscape-logo-c4e172b280b4616f7fda.svg", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/Brainscape", "https://x.com/brainscape", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainscape", "https://www.instagram.com/brainscape/", "https://www.tiktok.com/@brainscapeu", "https://www.pinterest.com/brainscape/", "https://www.youtube.com/@BrainscapeNY" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "(929) 334-4005", "contactType": "customer service", "availableLanguage": ["English"] }, "founder": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Andrew Cohen" }, "description": "Brainscape’s spaced repetition system is proven to DOUBLE learning results! Find, make, and study flashcards online or in our mobile app. Serious learners only.", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "159 W 25th St, Ste 517", "addressLocality": "New York", "addressRegion": "NY", "postalCode": "10001", "addressCountry": "USA" } }

North America - Mexico Flashcards

(14 cards)

1
Q

What is the climate in Mexico?

A

Hot Mediterranean to Semi-desert

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the effects of the Pacific Ocean on Mexico?

A

Provides Climate moderating fog and cooling breezes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the effects of Mountains in Mexico?

A

Cooler at higher elevations, dinural shifts with cooler nights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the soil in Mexico?

A

Mixed with lots of sand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are some grape growing characteristics of Mexico?

A

Water in short supply
Irrigation is essential in the hot/arid climate
Sandy soils keep phylloxera away

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are some winemaking characteristics of Mexico?

A

Non-traditional blends
The goal is to produce premium wine so some new oak is used

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the white grapes of Mexico?

A

Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Viognier
Sauv Blanc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the red grapes of Mexico?

A

Tempranillo
Nebbiolo
Cab Sauv
Merlot
Zinfandel
Grenache
Barbera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What ar the wine laws in Mexico?

A

No laws!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Valle de Guadalupe

A
  • Mediterranean claimte
  • Produces 90% of Mexico’s wine
  • Southwes tot northeast valleys cutting through the mountains bringing in fog and cooling Pacific Ocean breezes
  • 3704 ft of elevation
  • Exciting wine region and tourist destination
  • Modern winemaking
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What styles of wine are made in Mexico?

A
  • White wines can range from crisp to dry to round and full-bodied depending on the grape variety.
  • The red wines are fruit-driven, deeply colored, and have elevated alcohol due to warm climate.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the history of winemaking in Mexico?

A
  • Mexico is the oldest wine industry outside of Europe
  • 1520’s Spanish conquistador Herman Cortes defeated the Aztec Empire claiming it for Spain.
  • Orders from the King of Spain degreed planting vines per each native slave.
  • 1595 winemaking in Mexico was prohibited by law until Mexican Independence in 1821.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the modern history of winemaking in Mexico?

A

Desite the regions long history, the advance of modern Mexican wine is as recent as the 1970’s.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly