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What separates Chile from the rest of the continent?
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Andes Mountains
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What are DOs called in Chile?
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Denomination of Origin
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How many DOs does Chile have?
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5
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What are the DOs of Chile from North to South?
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1 Atacama
2 Coquimbo 3 Aconcaqua 4 Valle Central 5 Sur |
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What is the 75% rule in Chile?
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Vintage, Varietal and DO must be 75% to be listed on the bottle
-Most vineyards abide by 85% to comply with EU standards |
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What is the minimum abv for Chilean wines?
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11.5%
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Chilean wines labeled "reserva" and "reserva especial" must have at least what abv?
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12%
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Chilean wines labeled "Reserva Privada" and "Gran Reserva" must have at least what abv?
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12.5%
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What is mandatory for "Reserva Privada" and "Gran Reserva" Chilean wines?
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Time in oak
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What is the leading red varietal in Chile?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the leading white varietal in Chile?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the sub-regions of Atacama?
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1 Copiapo
2 Huasco |
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What kind of wine is the Atacama region primarily known for?
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Pisco
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What is Pisco?
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Distilled wine production
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How many sub-regions does Coquimbo have?
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3
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What are the sub-regions of Coquimbo?
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1 Eliqui
2 Limari 3 Choapa |
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What are the two northern valleys of Coquimbo?
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1 Eliqui
2 Limari |
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Where is Choapa?
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South near where the Andes and Coastal Mountains converge
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What is the most planted grape in Coquimbo?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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How many sub-regions does Aconcagua DO have?
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4
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What are the sub-regions of the Aconcagua DO?
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1 Aconcagua
2 Casablanca 3 San Antonio 4 Leyda |
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What is the most important sub-region of Aconcagua?
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Casablanca
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Casablanca is known for what wines?
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1 Chardonnay
2 Sauvignon Blanc |
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Whites (think blanca) |
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What is Chile's most prominent winemaking family and estate?
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Errazuriz
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San Antonio and Casablanca are known for what color of wines?
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Whites
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What grapes are prominent in the Aconcagua Valley?
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1 Cabernet
2 Merlot |
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What is Chile's oldest and most established wine region?
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Valle Central
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How many many sub-regions does Valle Central have?
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4
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What are the sub-regions of the Valle Central?
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1 Maipo
2 Rapel 3 Curio 4 Maule |
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What is Valle Central's most famous wine region?
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Maipo Valley
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What is Maipo Valley's most famous grape?
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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What other grapes are found in the Maipo Valley?
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1 Chardonnay
2 Chardonnay 3 Carmenere |
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Who is Valle Central's [and Chile's] largest producer?
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Concha y Toro
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What sub-region is known for its Carmenere varietal?
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Rapel Valley
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Vina Montes is known for what high-profile wine in Valle Central?
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"Purple Angel" Carmenere
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What does Sur stand for?
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Southern Regions DO
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How many regions does Sur have?
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3
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What are the sub-regions/valleys of Sur?
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1 Itata
2 Bio Bio 3 Malleco |
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What are the most planted grapes in Itata and Bio Bio?
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1 Muscat de Alexandria
2 Pais |
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Malleco region plants what grapes?
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1 Pinot Noir
2 Chardonnay |
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What does "Costa" mean on a Chilean label?
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"Coasta"
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What does "Entre Cordilleras" mean on a Chilean label?
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"Between Mountains"
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What does "Andes" mean on a Chilean label?
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Andes Mountains
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What are the geographic designaters allowed on Chilean wine labels?
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1 Costa
2 Entre Cordilleras 3 Andes |
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What % of grapes must come from supplemental designations for it to be on the label?
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85%
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