Uruguay & Brazil Flashcards

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Who is credited with introducing Tannat to Uruguary

A

Don Pascal Harriague

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2
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What are the two levels of classification for wine in Uruguay

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VCP - Vino de Calidad Preferente
VC - Vino Común

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3
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What is Vino Común in Uruguay

A

Table wine

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4
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What is the sole species authorized for VCP in Uruguay

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Vitis Vinifera (No hybrids or American species)

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5
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What is the climate of Canelones

A

Mild Atlantic

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6
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What grape varietal dominates plantings in Canelones

A

Tannat

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7
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What is the climate of Maldonado

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Cool coastal

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8
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What are the soils of Maldonado

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Poor rocky soils

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9
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What famous producer is located in Maldonado

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Bodega Garzón

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10
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What river is the Colonia region located along

A

Río de la Plata

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What are the soils of Colonia

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Sand
Gravel

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12
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What is the climate of Colonia

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Mild coastal

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13
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What is the quality subregion of Colonia

A

Carmelo

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14
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Where is the Rivera region in Uruguay located

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Northern tip of the country bordering Brazil

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15
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What is the main grape varietal of Rivera

A

Tannat

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16
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What style of Tannat is popular in Rivera

A

Riper, more approachable Tannat

17
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What region is home to a majority of Brazil’s wine production

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Serra Gaúcha

18
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What are the two main grape varietals of Serra Gaúcha

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

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What are the major threats of viticulture in Serra Gaúcha

A

Humidity
Fungal Disease

20
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What sub-region of Serra Gaúcha is designated as a DO

A

Val de Vinhedos

21
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How was the Val de Vinhedos DO geologically formed

A

From basaltic lava flow in the area

22
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What factor helps moderate the climate of Campos de Cima dos Serras

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Elevation and intense wind

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What thread to viticulture in the Campos de Cima dos Serras helps moderate disease pressure

24
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What two grapes are cultivated for sparkling wines in Campos de Cima dos Serras

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

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What 3 grapes in addition to Burgundian varietals are common in Campos de Cima dos Serras
Teroldego Semillon Marselan
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What region is located South of Serra Gaúcha
Serra do Sudeste
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What are the soils of Serra do Sudeste
Granite Limestone
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What are the three main grape varietals of Serra do Sudeste
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Tannat
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What is the terraine of Serra do Sudeste
Rolling hills
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What Brazilian region is located along the border with Uruguay
Campanha
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What are the soils of Campanha
Granite
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What style of wines are produced in the cool climate of Planalto Catarinese
Ice wine Passito wine
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What are the soils of Planalto Catarinese
Basalt
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What is the terrain of Planalto Catarinese
High altitude plateaus north of Serra Gaúcha
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What latitude is Val de Sao Francisco located
9th parallel south of the Equator
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What is the climate of Val de Sao Francisco
Tropical
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What is unique about the harvest of the tropical climate of Val de Sao Francisco
Two harvests each year, between which the vines enter hydric stress and become dormant
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What two grapes are produced in the Val de Sao Francisco
Muscat Syrah
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