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SOUTH AMERICA, LEVEL 1 COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIER TEST 2024-
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Quiz Chile major wine growing regions DO's
Ans: From North to South: Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Valle Central, Sur, and
Astral.
Quiz Chile climate, topography, soil, etc.
Ans: Climate varies, desert heat in the Atacama to cooler southern regions,
Humboldt Current brings cool moist air and fog to coastal areas. Coast Range and
Andean mountains create a rain shadow effect.
Quiz Chile grape varieties (brought from Bordeaux 1800's)
Ans: CSBMC Chardonnay, Sauf Blanc, Cabernet, Merlot, Carmenere. Varietal
labels must be minimum 75%
Quiz Viticulture
Ans: Phylloxera does not exist in Chile, strict quarantine laws and geographical
isolation. Rivers descending from the Andes bring snow melt water for irrigation.
Quiz Aconcagua DO in Chile major sub-regions
Ans: San Antonio DO (Pinot Noir) and Casablanca Valley DO (Chardonnay and
Sauv Blanc)
Quiz Valley Central DO location, climate,
Ans: Located between Andes and the Coastal Mountains. More than 80% of Chile's
wine production is located here. Climate is warm to hot.