WSET Level 3 Chile Argentina

Question 1

Chile

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This region is warm Mediterranean, cooler and wetter in the south, with 2 major cooling influences. West-cool air blows from the Pacific; East-cool air descends from the Andes

Question 2

Carmenere, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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5 reds from Chile

Question 3

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

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2 Whites from Chile

Question 4

Modern methods and Techniques

Answer 4

Chile And Argentina has these winemaking techniques

Question 5

Coquimbo

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These two regions are located in this region: Elqui, Limarí from Chile

Question 6

Aconcagua Region

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Aconcagua, Casablanca & San Antonio these appellations are in this Region in Chile

Question 7

Central Valley

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Curicó, Maipo, Rapel (Cachapoal, Colchagua) these appellations are in this region from Chile

Question 8

Southern Region

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Bío Bío, Itata are from this region in Chile

Question 9

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon Blends

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Colchagua

Question 10

Central Valley

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Oaked in this region in Chile

Question 11

Chile

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Coquimbo, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley, Southern Region are located in this country?

Question 12

Coquimbo, Aconcagua Region, Central Valley, Southern Region

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4 regions in Chile that are key regions

Question 13

DO in Chile

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PDO 75% of grapes used must be from stated DO

Question 14

Argentina

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This region has a continental climate with cooling effect of altitude and large diurnal ranges vital to fruit quality

Question 15

Argentiina

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Summer hail can be a serious problem in ARgentina or Chile

Question 16

Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon

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3 red grapes from Argentina

Question 17

Torrontés, Chardonnay

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2 whites from Argentina

Question 18

Argentina

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Irrigation is essential in this country, both drip and flood irrigation used

Question 19

Argentina

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Organic viticulture widespread due to dry conditions in this country

Question 20

Argentina

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Salta Province, San Juan Province, Mendoza Province, Neuquén Provence and Rio Negro Province are in this Country

Question 21

Cafayete

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This appellation is in Salta Province that is known for Torrentés

Question 22

Mendoza Province

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Uco Valley, Lujan de Cujo, Maipu appellations are in this region of Argentina

Question 23

Mendoza

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Malbec is well known in this region in Argentina

Question 24

Argentina

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Where is Torrontés an important grape variety?

Question 25

Chile

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In which country is the wine producing region of Casablanca?

Question 26

A black grape variety most associated with Chile

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What is Carmenére

Question 27

Chile

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Strict quarantine regulations in this country help to remain phylloxera-free

Question 28

Red wines from Bordeaux varieties

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What is Chile best know for producing?

Question 29

sea breezes

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Casablanca is a region that is cooled by?

Question 30

Altitude

Answer 30

In Menodza the most important factor affecting fruit quality is?

Question 31

mountain air

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The areas renowned for premium fruit production in Maipo are in the east and have a cooling effect by?

Question 32

Cooler and Wetter

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Compared with the rest of Chile, the Southern Region is on average

Question 33

Malbec & Bonarda

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This pair of red grape varieties is most commonly linked to wine production in Argentina?

Question 34

Maipu

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Low vineyard making reds in Mendoza appellation?

Question 35

Uco Valley

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High vineyards aromatic whites made in this Mendoza appellation

Question 36

Humboldt Current

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Cools the Chilean coast

Question 37

Andes mountains

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Wineyards in Chile closest to these mountains has a cooling effect caused by cold air that descends from the mountains overnight and cause high diurnal range

Question 38

Sauvignon Blanc

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Casablanca, Central Valley, San Antonio all produce this white

Question 39

Chile

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Where is Maipo?

Question 40

Argentina

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Where is MAipu?

Question 41

Argentina, Salta Province

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Where is Cafayete

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Mendoza

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Where is Uco Valley and Maipu

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Aconcagua

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Where is Casablanca?

Question 44

Central Valley

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Where is MAipo and Rapel?

Question 45

Rapel

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Where are these sub-region: Cachapoal & Colchagua Valley?