South America

Question 1

Vale do Vinhedos was the first designated appellation in what country?

Answer 1

Brazil

Question 2

What is the first DOC of Argentina?

Answer 2

Lujan de Cuyo

Question 3

Where is the Cachapoal valley found in Chile in relation to other major wine growing areas?

Answer 3

It is located in the Central Valley Region
It forms the northern half of the Rapel Valley & is located between the Maipo Valley to the north & the Colchagua Valley to the south

Question 4

What two valleys form the larger Rapel Valley in Chile?

Answer 4

Cachapoal Valley in the north
Colchagua Valley in the south

Question 5

What does VIGNO stand for? Where is the group located?

Answer 5

Vignadores de Carignan
Maule Valley, Chile

Question 6

What are the rules for a wine labeled VIGNO?

Answer 6

Must be a minimum 65% Carignan & can only be blended with other red old vine varieties grown in Maule

Vines must be 30+ years old or grafted onto 30+ year old rootstock

Vineyards must be hand harvested, the only mechanics permited are horse drawn plows

Wines must be aged for a minimum of 2 years before sale