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2016 Argentina Flashcards

1
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Name the three clones of Argentinian Torrontes

A

There are three types of Torrontés in Argentina, but the best wines are produced from Torrontés Riojano. Torrontés Sanjuanino is a separate variety, also a crossing of Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria. It is less aromatic. Torrontés Mendocino counts Muscat of Alexandria as one parent, but the other remains unidentified. The Spanish Torrontés found in Galicia and the Terrantez of Madeira are unrelated.

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2
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In what year were the first vines planted in Argentina?

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x

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3
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What is the pre-dominant soil type of Cafayete?

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Pulverized Mica that act like little mirrors to reflect the sunlight

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4
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What is the average elevation for vineyard plantings in Argentina?

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900 meters

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5
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Name the three departments that comprise the Uco Valley

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San Carlos IG (subregions ->La Consulta IG sub for la consulta ->Paraje Altamira IG)
Tunuyán IG
Tupungato - Valle de Tupungato IG

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6
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What province has the second most acreage planted to vines in Argentina?

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The San Juan province in the Cuyo region

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7
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Name the three provinces of Patagonia

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Rio Negro, Neuquen and La Pampa

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8
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San Patricio del Chanar is the primary sub-region of this province

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Neuquen of Patagonia

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9
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What is a Zapata Vine?

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A malbec vine from the reseach of Dr. Laura Catena who planted 135 different malbec plants in an effort to propagate the best possible vines for the terroir. These vines are the results of the research and propigation. It was planted in 1995

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10
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Name three wineries from Salta

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Susanna Balbo, Bodegas Etchart, Yacochuya

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11
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What is the grape variety Charbono called in Argentina?

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Bonarda

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12
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Argentinian red wines labeled Gran Reserva?

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Reserva implies a minimum 6 months of aging for white wines and one year for reds; Gran Reserva indicates at least one year for whites and two for reds. These two new designations, introduced in 2008, also limit maximum yields

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13
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Describe furrow irrigation

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furrow irrigation—a technique developed centuries ago by the Incas, in which the rivers’ water, swelled by Andes snowmelt, is directed through the vineyards in channels

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14
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In what Argentinian province can one find the Los Compuertas region?

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It is a subregion of the Luyon de Cuyo DOC in Central Mendoza

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15
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In what year did Nicolas Catena plant the Adrianna Vineyard?

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1992

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16
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What two mountains (part of the Andean Mountains) form the western edge of Mendoza?

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x

17
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How many wires does the espaldera vine training system typically use?

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None as it is a synonym for Gobelet or bush trained vines

18
Q

The climate of Argentina can best be described as;

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continental for the wine growing regions

19
Q

The most well-known wine region in the Calchaquies Valley is;

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Salta

20
Q

Argentina is the _____ largest exporter of wine in the world;

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7th

21
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In descending order of importance, which set is correct?
Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, Bonarda
Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, Merlot
Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Syrah

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

22
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Match the winery with its respective location of origin (you can use a region more than once)
\_\_\_\_\_ Mendel					a. Mendoza
\_\_\_\_\_ Bodega Colome				b. San Juan
\_\_\_\_\_ Clos de los Siete				c. Salta
\_\_\_\_\_ Graffigna					d. Rio Negro
\_\_\_\_\_ Noemia					e. Catamarca
A

Mendel - The Luyon de Cuyo DOC of Central Mendoza
Bod Colome - Salta
Clos de los Siete - Tunuyan IG in the Uco valley of Mendoza
Graffigne - San Juan
Noemia - Rio Negro

23
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What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

A

The country’s most planted white grape is Pedro Giménez, a variety unrelated to Spain’s Pedro Ximénez, a blending grape often mainly suitable for bulk wines or grape concentrate.

24
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Argentinian red wines labeled Reserva must be aged for a minimum of

A

Reserva implies a minimum 6 months of aging for white wines and one year for reds; Gran Reserva indicates at least one year for whites and two for reds. These two new designations, introduced in 2008, also limit maximum yields

25
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In what region would one find Bodega Chacra?

Who owns Bodega Chacra?

A

Rio Negro district of the Patagonia region and it is owned by the Baron Incisa della Rocchetti who owns Sassicaia

26
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What is the name of the governmental controlling body of the Argentinian wine industry?

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The INV, Instituto Nacional de Vitivinicultura

27
Q

Name the most planted grape variety in La Rioja

A

Torrontes

28
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Name three pink skinned grape varieties planted in Argentina

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Cereza, Criolla Chica, and Criolla Grande

29
Q

Name the two largest Argentinian wineries

A

x

30
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Name the Chardonnay clone that was developed at UC Davis and is widely planted in Argentina and Australia

A

The Mendoza Clone

31
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What is the average annual rainfall in Mendoza?

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