Chile

Question 1

What are the geographical features in Chile?

Answer 1

Pacific ocean to the west
Coastal mountain ranges
Andes mountain ranges

Question 2

What is the climate of Chile?

Answer 2

Warm Mediterranean

Question 3

What factors moderate the temperature in Chile?

Answer 3

Humboldt current
In areas close to the coast this can include fog

Cold air descending from the mountains = diurnal range

Question 4

What is the most planted grape in Chile?

Answer 4

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 5

What are the black grapes of Chile?

Answer 5

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carmenere
Syrah
Pinot Noir in cooler locations

Question 6

What are the white grapes of Chile?

Answer 6

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

Muscat of Alexandria
Aromatic varieties

Question 7

What wines would you find in Elqui Valley and Limari Valley

Answer 7

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh Syrah

Question 8

What would you find in Aconcagua Valley?

Answer 8

A bit warmer than the north of Chile. Fertile valley floor. High volume Cabernet Sauvignon.

Question 9

What wines would you find in Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley and Colchagua Valley?

Answer 9

Morning fogs and afternoon winds off the ocean.
Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 10

What would you expect from Maipo Valley?

Answer 10

Close proximity to SantiagO. Minty Cabernet Sauvignon.