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Largest winery of Chile.

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Concha Y Toro

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The Chilean project Sena is a collaboration between…

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Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick

first vintage was 1995

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Which region of Uruguay is home to over 60% of the country’s wine production.

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Canelones

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Large earthenware vessel, occasionally used to ferment and store wine in Central and Southern Spain and Southern Chile.

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Tinaja

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Biggest and most important wine producing region in Brazil that corresponds to around 85% of the national wine production.

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Serra Gaucha

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Name the parents of Cot (Malbec).

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Prunelard

Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

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When was the first vines planted in Argentina?

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1551

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Most important subregion of Salta, that concentrates 70% of the vineyardsin the Calchaquies Valleys.

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Cafayate

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Second most planted red grape of Argentina.

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Bonarda

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Most important subregion of La Rioja.

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Famatina

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Argentina’s first controlled appellation for Malbec.

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Lujan de Cuyo (1993)

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Name the two southernmost regions of Mendoza.

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San Rafael

General Alvear

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What is the wine that was one of the first consulting projects (1988) of Michel Rolland outside France?

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Yocochuya

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First vintage of Catena Alta Malbec.

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1996

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What is the name of the winery that was created by winemaker Paul Hobbs?

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Vina Cobos

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Name the subzones of Curico Valley.

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Teno Valley

Lontue Valley

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In which areas of Chile, William Fevre has ventures?

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Malleco Valley

Maipo Valley

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What is the name of the group that makes Carignan based wines in the Maule Valley?

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VIGNO (Vignadores del Carignan/Carignan Vintners)

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Which region benefited from the arrival of Miguel Torres in 1979?

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Curico Valley

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What is the name of the winery, which is owned by Chateau Lafite-Rothschild in Chile?

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Vina Los Vascos (acquired in 1988)

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Which grape variety is considered Chile’s Southern Region’s latest rising star?

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Cinsault

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The industry of Pisco includes 9812 ha, of which the ……% belongs to the Coquimbo Region and ……% to Atacama Region.

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89%

11%

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Name the three appellations of Chile (since 2011-2012) that “divide” the country into three geographical sections from east to west.

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Andes Areas
Entre Cordilleras Areas
Coastal Areas

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Name the first vintage of Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon.

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1987

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Name Chile's first Garage wine.
Antiyal
26
Almaviva is a joint venture between which producers?
Concha Y Toro Baron Phillipe de Rothschild (first vintage was 1996)
27
Which is the southernmost region of Chile?
Austral Region
28
Which current provides a cooling influence on the coastal areas of Chile?
Humboldt Current
29
Which producer releases the internationally recognized Chardonnay Sol de Sol?
Vina Aquitania
30
Most planted white grape of the South Region.
Moscatel of Alejandria
31
Name the two subregions of Atacama.
Copiapo Valley | Huasco Valley
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Name the four companies that account for 80% of Chile's wine production.
Concha Y Toro Santa Rita Santa Carolina San Pedro
33
Name the three subzones of Aconcagua.
Aconcagua Valley Casablanca Valley San Antonio Valley (Panquehue - unofficial, home of Errazuriz)
34
Name the three subregions of Chile's South Region.
Nuble (Itata became a subregion) Bio-Bio Valley Malleco Valley
35
First vintage of Cheval des Andes.
1999
36
What is the star subregion of La Rioja in Argentina? What is the most cultivated grape there?
Famatina | Torrontes Riojano
37
Name the only major winemaking country of South America, to remain totally phylloxera free.
Chile
38
Chilean synonym for the Mission grape.
Pais
39
Name the parents of Torrontes Riojano.
``` Criolla Chica (Mission) Muscat Of Alexandria ```
40
Much of Chiles Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot are actually two different grapes. Name them.
Sauvignon Vert | Carmenere
41
What separates Chile from the rest of South America?
Andes Mountains
42
Where are most of the major wine regions of Chile located?
South of the capital, Santiago
43
Name the regional DOs of Chile (from north to south).
``` Atacama Coquimbo Aconcagua Valle Central Sur (South Regions) Austral ```
44
What is the climate of the northernmost regions of Chile?
Although moderated by maritime influence, the regions are dry desert-like
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What is the climate of the Central Valley, Chile?
Proximity to the Andes cools nighttime temperatures and among the coast the cold Humboldt Current cools the vines
46
What is the climate of the southernmost regions of Chile?
Rainfall is higher and the overall growing season is cooler and shorter
47
When was the Chilean wine law established?
1995
48
What are the required minimums for vintage, varietal, and Denomination Of Origin for Chile?
75% across the board although many wineries keep a minimum of 85% to comply with EU standards
49
Minimum alcohol content for Chilean wines.
11,5%
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Requirements for abv for Reserva and Reserva Especial in Chile.
12%
51
Requirements for abv for wines labelled Reserva Privada and Gran Reserva from Chile.
12,5%
52
Name the two labeling terms of Chile that stipulate time spent in oak.
Reserva Especial | Gran Reserva
53
Name the northernmost wine growing region in Chile.
Atacama (most of the wines are distilled)
54
Name the three subregions of Coquimbo, Chile.
Elqui Limari Choapa
55
Name the Donald Hess' estate in Salta and how high are its vineyards.
Colome | 3000 m.
56
Who produces the following iconic wines from Colchagua? Clos Apalta, Alpha M and Purple Angel.
``` Casa Lapostolle (Bordeaux Blend) - Clos Apalta Vina Montes (Bordeaux Blend) - Alpha M. Vina Montes (Carmenere) - Purple Angel ```
57
Name the two subregions of Rapel Valley, Chile.
Cachapoal Valley | Colchagua Valley
58
Where is Vina Errazuriz located? What is their flagship wine?
Aconcagua Valley | Vinedo Chadwick
59
Name the four provinces that are located in the North Region of Argentina.
Juluy Salta Catamarca Tucuman
60
Name the subregions of Valle Central DO, Chile.
Maipo Valley Rapel Valley Curico Valley Maule Valley
61
What pink-skinned varieties occupy 30% of Argentina's vineyards?
Cereza Criolla Chica Criolla Grande
62
Where are Mendoza's highest vineyards?
Uco Valley (to the west of Mendoza)
63
Name Argentina's second largest wine producing province (region).
San Juan
64
Where was the Mendoza Chardonnay clone developed?
UC Davis
65
When was Malbec introduced to Argentina?
1860
66
What is Aconcagua's most prominent subregion?
Casablanca Valley (known for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc)
67
Argentina's Bonarda has been identified as what?
Genetically distinct from the northern Italian grape of the same name It is Savoie's Douce Noir or Corbeau (Charbono in California)
68
Name the southernost region of Chile.
Austral
69
Name the northern most wine region of Argentina.
Salta
70
What is the promising department is Salta that is appearing on Torrontes labels? Name two producers located here.
Cafayate (and Molinos) | Etchart / San Pedro De Yacochuya
71
What is La Rioja's famous wine subregion?
Famatina Valley (famous for Torrontes and Malbec)
72
Are hybrid grape varieties permitted in Chile?
No
73
What are the two departments of Mendoza that provide the best traditional sites for Malbec?
Lujan de Cuyo | Maipu
74
White grapes, such as Chardonnay and Semillon, are cultivated with success in high elevations of what departments of Mendoza?
Uco Valley | Tupungato
75
What does Reserva and Gran Reserva indicate on an Argentinian wine label?
Ageing requirements: Reserva: 6 months for white / 12 months for red Gran Reserva: 12 months for white / 24 months for red (introduced in 2008 / no pink-skinned varieties)
76
Name four major houses that are located in Maipo Valley, Chile.
Concha Y Toro Santa Rita Cousino Macul Santa Carolina
77
Most planted red grape of the South Region.
Pais
78
Name the provinces (regions) that are located in the Cuyo Region, Argentina.
La Rioja San Juan Mendoza
79
Who makes the following wines and what are the varietals? Don Melchor, Vinedo Chadwick and Almaviva. Where are they produced?
Concha Y Toro (Cabernet Sauvignon) - Don Melchor Errazuriz (Cabernet Sauvignon) - Vinedo Chadwick Joint venture of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha Y Toro (Bordeaux Blend) - Almaviva Puente Alto in Maipo Valley (Central Valley)
80
What region in Chile is covered in Santiago's Smog?
Maipo Valley
81
Name Mendoza's two DOC's.
Lujan de Cuyo | San Rafael
82
Name the four province's (regions) of Patagonia, Argentina.
La Pampa Neuquen Rio Negro Chubut
83
Name the four most important valleys of San Juan, Argentina.
Tulum (most important) Ullum Zonda Pedernal
84
Name the two subregions of Austral, Chile.
Cautin Valley | Osorno Valley
85
Who releases Finca Altamira Malbec? Name the first vintage.
Achaval Ferrer | 1999
86
What clone of Chardonnay has become popular in Argentina?
Mendoza Clone
87
Which subregion of Cuyo IG is responsible for producing 3/4 of the entire country's output of wine?
Mendoza
88
Are hybrid grapes allowed to be listed on Chilean wine labels?
No
89
In order for a Chilean wine to carry a regional designation what percentage of fruit used to make the corresponding wine must come from those regions?
85%
90
Name the four subregions of San Antonio area, Chile.
Leyda (the only official) Lo Abarca Rosario Malvilla
91
Which Chilean wine took first place in 2004 Berlin Tasting?
Errazuriz Vinedo Chadwick 2000
92
Name the Argentinian, fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer.
Zonda
93
Which factor keeps Argentinian vineyards free from fungal problems?
The lack of humidity
94
Name the three subzones of Maule, Chile.
Claro Loncomilla Tutuven
95
What is Bonarda in Argentina genetically similar to in Savoie? What is the grape known as in the USA?
Corbeau | Charbono (in the USA)
96
"Purple Angel" is produced from what grape and by what producer?
Carmenere (from Colchagua) | Montes
97
What subregion of Central Mendoza is home to Catena and Achaval Ferrer?
Lujan de Cuyo
98
Name the four provinces of the North Region of Argentina.
Salta Juluy Catamarca Tucuman
99
Which subregion of Mendoza is home to the province's highest vineyards?
Valle de Uco (Uco Valley)
100
Name two major producers that are located in Apalta and the iconic Bordeaux-style wine produced at each.
Montes - Alpha M | Casa Lapostolle - Clos Apalta

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