Wine Quiz Quiz: South American Wine May 26, 2022 1 of 10 RIGHT! WRONG! Originally associated with southwest France, which of these grapes is used to make many of Argentina’s most celebrated red wines? Pinot Noir Malbec Poulsard Sangiovese Which of these large regions has helped bring global attention to Argentina’s wine and includes celebrated subregions Lujan de Cuyo, Maipú and Uco Valley? Mendoza Ushuaia La Plata Rosario Torrontés is one of the most widely planted white grapes in Argentina, with an aromatic profile that would generally be described as: Floral and peachy Vegetal and grassy Creamy and toasty Foxy and musky Tannat is the signature red grape of France’s Madiran appellation, as well as this South American country: Paraguay Brazil Uruguay Panama Which of these topographical features has a significant influence on winegrowing in Chile’s acclaimed Maipo Valley? The Andes mountain range The Amazon river The Pacific Ocean Both A and C are correct Which of these red grapes is not widely planted in Chile? País Aglianico Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère With about 200,000 acres of vineyards, which of these large countries is South America’s third-largest wine producer, after Argentina and Chile? Honduras Bolivia Brazil Peru Many of Peru’s vines are near which of these cities, which has also lent its name to a well-known brandy used for frothy, citrusy cocktails? Lima Cusco Iquitos Pisco As with several other South American countries, winemaking in Colombia historically began with: The arrival of California winemakers in the early 20th century Renaissance-era Catholic priests making wine for religious ceremonies Needing to generate huge quantities of wine for regional spirit production The organic arrival of Vitis vinifera seeds via Pacific breezes As part of a wider movement toward fine wine production in Brazil, which of these famed Champagne houses founded a new winery near the Brazilian city Garibaldi in 1973? Moët & Chandon Bollinger Krug Jacquesson Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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