Court Of Master Sommeliers - Level 1 Exam Study

Front 1

These are sub regions of what region?
-Elqui
-Limari
-Choapo

Back 1

Coquimbo

Front 2

These are sub regions of what region?
-Casablanca
-San Antonio
-Leyda

Back 2

Aconcagua

Front 3

There is a lack of this due to Isolation and mostly own-rooted vines

Back 3

Phylloxera

Front 4

What are the primary WHITE grape varieties of Chile? (4)

Back 4

-Chardonnay
-Muscat of Alexandria
-Sauvignon Blanc
-Sauvignon Vert

Front 5

Describe the climate of Chile

Back 5

-Varies from north to south (800 miles)
-Maritime in spots, cooled by the Humboldt Current, but Valle Central is desert (irrigation necessary) due to coastal range rain shadow effect
-Dramatic diurnal shift due to proximity to Andes, downdrafts and vineyard altitude

Front 6

Describe the soils of Chile

Back 6

-Mostly alluvial and volcanic
-Salinity issues in areas due to irrigation

Front 7

These points refer to what region?
-Maipo
-Rapel: Cachapoal, Colchagua
-Curico: Teno, Lontue
-Maule: Claro, Loncomilla, Tutuven

Back 7

Valle Central (Central Valley) region

Front 8

These points refer to what region?
-Pisco production
-Copiapo
-Huasco

Back 8

Atacama

Front 9

These are sub regions of what region?
-Itata
-Bio-Bio
-Malleco

Back 9

Sur (southern region)

Front 10

These points refer to what sub-region?
-Located in the Acocongua region
-Maritime-influenced climate
-cooler region for Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

Back 10

Casablanca

Front 11

These points refer to what sub-region?
-Located in Valle Central region
-Classic area for Cabernet Sauvignon
-Many established estates

Back 11

Maipo

Front 12

The DO (Denominacion de Origen) governs labeling of varieties and vintages
a) Grape varietiy: must contain minimum ____% of the stated variety.
b) Region name: must be minimum ____% from the stated region
c) Vintage: must contain minimum _____% of the stated year

Back 12

a) 75%
b) 75%
c) 75%

-most wines conform to 85% laws determined by export markets (EU)

Front 13

These points refer to?
-Ministry of Agriculture determined the winemaking areas under Donominacion de Origen as (larger to smaller) Zone, Region & Sub-region
-Terms "Costa" (Coast), "Entre Cordilleras" (Between Mountains) or "Andres" can be added to the appellations
-Only vitis vinifera (no hybrid) grape varieties allowed
-Minimum ABV 11.5

Back 13

Wine Laws of Chile

Front 14

What are the primary RED grapes of Chile? (5)

Back 14

-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Carmanere
-Merlot
-Pais / Criolla
-Syrah