Chile

Question 1

Expand on geography of Chile (intro)

Answer 1

Pacific ocean
Valleys
Coastal Range
Andes Mountains

Question 2

Expand on climate Chile

Answer 2

Warm desert in the north
Cooler heading south
Moderate maritime on coast
Warm to hot Mediterranean inland
Rain shadow - Coastal Range
Diurnal shift
Altitudes
Andes downdraft

Question 3

What are the most important grape varietals of Chile?

Answer 3

Sauv Blanc
Chardonnay

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carmenere

Question 4

Expand on vita for Chile

Answer 4

Irrigation from Andes
No phylloxera due to geographical isolation
Mostly own-rooted vineyards

Question 5

What is the classification system in Chile?

Answer 5

DO

Denominacion de Origen

Question 6

What are the minimums in Chile for

Region Name:
Varietal
Vintage

Answer 6

Region Name: 75%
Varietal: 75%
Vintage: 75%

Question 7

What are the major wine growing regions

Answer 7

Aconcagua DO
Casablanca DO
Valle Central DO