South America: Other Countries Flashcards
1
Q
Most viticulture in Brazil takes place in which state?
A
The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul
2
Q
The most developed viticultural region in Brazil, which accounts for approximately 90% of Brazilian wine?
A
Serra Gaúcha
3
Q
São Joaquim, Serra do Sudeste and Campanha are all located in which country?
A
Brazil
4
Q
What is unique about São Francisco Valley?
A
It’s a tropical winegrowing region with two harvests each year
5
Q
Name some important grapes grown in Brazil
A
Bordeaux and other international varieties
Iberian varieties like Aragonez and Touriga Nacional
6
Q
What region was Brazil’s first Origin Indication? What year?
A
Vale dos Vinhedos, a subregion within Serra Gaúcha. 2002
7
Q
What is the most important grape in Uruguay?
A
Tannat (aka Harriague)
