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Aconcagua Valley
Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Chile
Aconcagua Valley
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1
Which type of wine has Chile's Aconcagua Valley historically been best known for producing?
A
Red wine
B
Sparkling wine
C
Sweet dessert wine
D
Fortified wine
2
Which red grape is regarded as the Aconcagua Valley's signature variety?
A
Pinot Noir
B
Cabernet Sauvignon
C
Sangiovese
D
Touriga Nacional
3
Besides Cabernet Sauvignon, which red grape is a leading variety in the warm interior of the Aconcagua Valley?
A
Nebbiolo
B
Syrah
C
Zinfandel
D
Gamay
4
Which two white grapes are grown in the Aconcagua Valley's cool coastal zone?
A
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
B
Albariño and Verdejo
C
Riesling and Gewürztraminer
D
Chenin Blanc and Sémillon
5
Which red grape is grown in the cool Aconcagua Costa coastal zone?
A
Malbec
B
Petit Verdot
C
Carmenère
D
Pinot Noir
6
What allows the grapes of the Aconcagua Valley to ripen reliably every year?
A
Frequent summer rain
B
Abundant sunshine
C
Warm ocean currents
D
Dense cloud cover
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