Itata DO

Question 1

Rivers of Itata?

Answer 1

Itata
Nuble

Question 2

The center of Chile’s wine industry in the early 19th century

Answer 2

Itata Valley: Little Bordeaux influence in Itata Valley

Question 3

DO areas of Valle del Itata DO?

Answer 3

Costa: Portezuelo, Coelemu
Entre Cordilleras: Chillán, Quillón

Question 4

After the 1939 Chelán earthquake in Itata Valley, these grapes were recommended for replanting?

Answer 4

Moscatel de Alejandria and Cinsault: 60-80 year old vines are common for these varieties

Question 5

Seasonal variations in temperature are greatest where:
Itata, Maule or Bio Bio?

Answer 5

Bio Bio DO

Question 6

This Variety from Itata and Maule Valley is beginning to come into fashion to find authentically Chilean voice

Answer 6

País

Question 7

What is the style of Moscatel de Alejandriá in Itata?

Answer 7

Dry and restrained

Question 8

Most of Itata’s 10,000+ hectares of vines are planted to this kind of variety

Answer 8

Non-noble sold in bulk rather than bottle

Question 9

Growers in Itata Valley face pressure to sell out to this industry

Answer 9

Forester: Pines for lumber export along the coast

Question 10

Rainfall of Itata Valley DO

Answer 10

43.5 inches

Question 11

Major producers of Valle de Itata DO?

Answer 11

Casas de Giner
Casanuera
Vinos Larqui
Del Alba
Velenunque