Valle Central Flashcards

1
Q

Valle Central

A

A Denominacion di Origen (Region Vitícola) in Chile

Between Santiago (to the north) and Itata Valley

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2
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What region is best suited to fine wine production in Chile?

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Valle Central

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3
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What is the Humboldt Current?

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A cold and martime breeze that cools the Valle Central in Chile

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4
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Is irrigation used in Valle Central and Aconcagua?

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Always

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5
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What mountains are between Valle Central and the Pacific Ocean?

A

Coastal Mountains

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6
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What is Valle del Maipo?

A

Subregion DO of Valle Central

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7
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What is Valle del Rapel?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

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8
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What is Valle de Curicó?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

At southern end

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9
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What is Valle del Maule?

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Subregion DO of Valle Central

At southern end

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10
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What grape is Valle del Maipo known for?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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11
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What are the top three grapes in Valle del Rapel?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Carmenère

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12
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Cachapoal Valley

A

Zone in Valle del Rapel

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13
Q

Colchagua Valley

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Zone in Valle del Rapel

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14
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Valle del Maipo geography

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Close to Santiago

Surrounded by mountains

Little coastal influence

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15
Q

Valle del Maipo premium wine

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Grown in Andean foothills (descending air cools grapes)

Cabernet Sauvignon (minty flavor)

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16
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Andes effect premium Valle del Maipo wine

A

Cools grapes in the foothills

Lends structure and elegance to red wines

17
Q

Cachapoal Valley climate

A

Warm

No ocean breezes

18
Q

Cachapoal Valley varieties

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Carmenère (valley floor)

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon (cooler eastern part of valley)

19
Q

Colchagua Valley climate

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Central part: warm with some ocean influence

Western part: Greater Pacific ocean influence

20
Q

Colchagua Valley central area varieties

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Full-bodied reds

CS

Syrah

Carmenère

21
Q

Colchagua Valley Western area varieties

A

High-quality whites

22
Q

Apalta

A

DO in Colchagua valley

On valley slopes

Premium wines

23
Q

Valle de Curicó/Valle del Maule wine type

A

Inexpensive blended reds and whites

Due to warmth and fertile soils

24
Q

Valle de Curicó/Valle del Maule climate

A

Valle del Maule is cooler (wines retain more acidity)