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Q.1)
The climate of the Maipo Valley can be classified as: A. Mediterranean B. Maritime C. Continental D. Subtropical E. Tundra |
A.
Mediterranean |
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The climate of Mendoza can be classified as:
A. Mediterranean B. Continental C. Maritime D. Tropical E. Tundra |
B.
Continental |
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Q.3)
The Argentine wine region of _______ is located directly north of Mendoza. A. La Rioja B. Catamarca C. Salta D. Rio Negro E. San Juan |
E.
San Juan |
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Q.4)
Which of the following is true about the wine regulations in Argentina? A. The Argentine system of wine regulation is the oldest in the Americas. B. All of Argentina's wine regions are covered under new DOC regulation very similar to European regulations in scope. C. Argentina recently enacted a set of European-style regulations, however, only a few minor wine regions are currently participating. D. Argentina recently enacted a set of wine regulations that regulate grape varieties and geographical boundaries only. |
C.
Argentina recently enacted a set of European-style regulations, however, only a few minor wine regions are currently participating. |
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Q.5)
The majority of the vineyards in Uruguay are located: A. Along the south coast near the city of Mentevideo. B. Along its northern border, close to Brazil. C. Along its western border, close to Argentina. D. In the inland basin of the Uruguay River. |
A.
Along the south coast near the city of Mentevideo. |
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Q.6)
Which Argentine wine region produces many sherry-style fortified wines and base wines for brandy and vermouth? A. Valle de Uco B. Rio Negro C. Tupungato D. San Juan E. Cafayate |
D.
San Juan |
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Q.7)
Which of the following correctly lists the wine regions of Chile in geographic order, starting in the north and heading south? A. Limarí Valley, Aconcagua Valley, Maipo Valley, Casablanca Valley, Rapel Valley B. Casablanca Valley, Limarí Valley, Maipo Valley, Aconcagua Valley, Rapel Valley C. Limarí Valley, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Valley, Itata Valley D. Aconcagua Valley, Casablanca Valley, Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Itata Valley |
D.
Aconcagua Valley, Casablanca Valley, Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Itata Valley |
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Q.8)
The ___________, located in the north of Chile, is noted for being one of the _________ places on earth. A. Chilean Rainforest, coldest B. Punta Arena, most diverse C. Punta Arena, driest D. Atacama Desert, driest E. Atacama Desert, hottest |
D.
Atacama Desert, driest |
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Q.9)
Chile, being increasing known for its _________ wines, has as much as 2/3 of its vineyards planted to ________. A. White, Chardonnay B. White, Sauvignon Blanc C. Red, Cabernet Sauvingnon D. Red, Merlot E. Red, Carmenère |
C.
Red, Cabernet Sauvingnon |
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Q.10)
The primary wine regions in the Southern (del Sur) viticultural area of Chile are: A. Itata Valley and Bío Bío B. Claro Valley and San Antonio Valley C. Itata Valley and Loncomilla Valley D. Bío Bío and Claro Valley |
A.
Itata Valley and Bío Bío |
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Q.11)
Which of the following Argentine wine regions is NOT a subregion of Mendoza? A. Valle de Uco B. Tupangato C. Maipu D. Cafayato E. Lujan de Cuyo |
D.
Cafayato |
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Q.12)
Which of the following Chilean wine regions is located furthest NORTH? A. Aconcagua Valley B. Rapel Valley C. Maipo Valley D. Itata Valley |
A.
Aconcagua Valley |
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Q.13)
The _________________ is a cold ocean current that brings cool, moist air inland along much of the Chilean Coast. A. The Humbolt Current B. The West Wind Drift C. The Labrador Current D. The Equatorial Current E. The Cape Doctor |
A.
The Humbolt Current |
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The leading grape variety of Uruguay is:
A. Merlot B. Malbec C. Carmenère D. Tannat E. Cereza |
D.
Tannat |
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Q.15)
The historical center of Chilean wine making is the ________ region surrounding the city of Santiago. A. Limarí Valley B. Maipo Valley C. Uco Valley D. Maipu Valley |
B.
Maipo Valley |
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The Argentina wine regions of Jujuy and Salta share borders with:
A. Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil B. Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil C. Chile, Bolivia, and Peru D. Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay E. Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay |
D.
Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay |
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Q.17)
Under Chilean regulations, if a wine uses a region of origin on its label, at least _____________ of that wine must be from said region. A. 70% B. 75% C. 85% D. 90% E. 95% |
B.
75% |
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Q.18)
The cooler wine growing regions in Chile include the Casablanca Valley, which is part of the larger ________ wine region. A. Bío Bío Valley B. Coquimbo C. Aconcagua Valley D. Itata Valley |
C.
Aconcagua Valley |
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Q.19)
Which of the following correctly list the wine regions of Argentina in geographic order, starting in the north and heading south? A. Salta, La Rioja, Catamarca, Mendoza, Rio Negro B. Jujuy, Catamarca,Salta, Mendoza, Rio Negro C. Catamarca, La Rioja, Rio Negro, Mendoza, San Juan D. Salta, Catamarca, San Juan, Menodza, Rio Negro |
C.
Aconcagua Valley |
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Q.20)
The majority of the wine produced in Argentina is ______________. A. Exported to the U.S. B. Exported to the European Union. C. Sold to a single large grocery chain in the United Kingdom. D. Consumed in Argentina. |
D.
Consumed in Argentina. |
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Q.21)
South of Mendoza in Patagonia, the wine producing region of ___________ is an up-and-coming region for white and sparkling wines. A. Rio Negro B. Cafayate C. Jujuy D. Catamarca |
A.
Rio Negro |
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Q.22)
___________ from Argentina has proved to be very popular in the export markets and is kown for its light body, crisp acidity, and floral aromas. A. Cereza B. Sauvignon Blanc C. Chardonnay D. Albariño E. Torrontés |
E.
Torrontés |
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Q.23)
Which of the following wine regions is located within Argentina's Mendoza? A. Lujan de Cuyo B. The Maipo Valley C. Neuquen D. Colchagua |
A.
Lujan de Cuyo |
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Q.24)
What grape is often referred to as "the lost grape of Bordeaux" and considered a "signature" grape of Chile? A. Merlot B. Petite Verdot C. Carignan D. Carmenère |
D.
Carmenère |
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Q.25)
Recent research has shown that many of the grapes grown in Chile and thought to be Sauvignon Blanc are actually _________. A. Chardonnay B. Trebbiano C. Malvasia D. Sauvignon Ver |
D.
Sauvignon Vert |
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Only two DOC regions in Argentina
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Lijan de Cuyo
San Rafael |
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Argentina wine regions:
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Jujuay
Salta Catamarca La Rioja San Juan Mendoza, Nequen, Rio Negro |
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Highest altitude vineyards are in 'nothern' provinces
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Jujuy
Salta Catamarca |
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Salta Sub region known for Torrontes
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Cafayate
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Oldest wine producing region in Argentina
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La Rioja
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Mendoza soils are
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Alluvial - loose sand over clay
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Important sub regions of Mendoza
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Maipu'
Valle de Uco (Uco Valley - highest elevation) Tupungato |
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Southern most wine producing province in Argentina
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Rio Negro
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Chile's 5 main regions north to south
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Atacama
Coquimbo, Aconcagua Central Valley Del Sur (Southern Regions). |
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Wine Region furthest north in Chile
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Atacama
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Nothern most "wine" region at the southern end of the Atacma desert
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Coquimbo
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Sub region in Aconcaqua with cool climate and knownfor whites and chardonnay
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Casablanc
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80% of Chilean wines come the _________region
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Central
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Maipo Valley is specialized in what grape?
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Cab
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Southernmost valley in Chile
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Malleco
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Top three sub regions in Mendoza
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Maipu (poo)
Valle de Uco Tupungato |