The Wine Profile

Bronze

Limarí Valley

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which grape is regarded as the Limarí Valley's signature variety and the wine it is most acclaimed for?

A Grüner Veltliner B Chardonnay C Chenin Blanc D Riesling

2 What style of wine is the Limarí Valley best known for?

A Sparkling wines made by the traditional method B Dark, powerful and tannic red wines C Sweet dessert wines made from dried grapes D Crisp, mineral-driven white wines

3 Which red grape is the Limarí Valley's most important and most respected?

A Syrah (Shiraz) B Cabernet Sauvignon C Pinotage D Carmenère

4 Besides Chardonnay and Syrah, which two grapes are widely planted in the Limarí Valley's cool coastal zones?

A Tempranillo and Garnacha B Nebbiolo and Sangiovese C Zinfandel and Petite Sirah D Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc

5 How is the Limarí Valley's Chardonnay most often described compared with Chardonnay from Chile's warmer regions?

A Clearly sweeter and with more residual sugar B More oak-driven and with higher alcohol C Fresher and with a more mineral character D Darker in colour and notably more tannic

6 What status does the Limarí Valley hold within Chile's appellation system for wine?

A It is a recognised Denomination of Origin (DO) B It has no status and may not appear on labels C It is classified as a basic table-wine area only D It is a sub-zone without an appellation name