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PART 9 - CHILE

Review Questions

Student Name:_________________________           Date:_____________

1. Which European country most influenced the winemaking traditions of Chile? ______________________

2. The best Chilean wines are consumed in Chile. (True or False)?

3. Low labor costs in Chile have attracted major wine industry investors from Europe and the United States. (True or False)?

4. Reserve and Grand Reserve designations on Chilean wines are an official stamp of wine quality. (True or False)?

5. Chilean Reserve level wines are considerably more expensive than non-reserve labels. (True or False)?

6. There are no estate-bottled wines in Chile. (True or False)?

7. 70% of Chilean wine is red. (True or False)?

8. Which red varietal predominates in Chilean viticulture?

9. The phylloxera root louse has never affected the vineyards of Chile. (True or False)?

10. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are commonly blended in Chilean red wines. (True or False)?

11. Grapegrowing in Chile is located on the coastal plain exclusively. (True or False)?

12. Which two white varietal predominate in Chilean winemaking? (a)_______________________________(b)____________________________

13. Grapegrowing in Chile is located in coastal river valleys almost exclusively. (True or False)?

14. Name the four primary growing districts in Chilean viticulture: (a)_____________________

(b)___________________________ (c)____________________ (d)___________________________

15. Chilean wine regions are named after the principal rivers flowing through them. (True or False)?


Extra credit essay question: Give your qualified opinion on whether higher Chilean wine prices will help or hinder the expansion of the market for fine wines in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

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