37. Argentina Flashcards
1
Q
climate? latitude? altitude? advantages?
A
- cut off from oceans influences (rain shadow from Andes)
- Salta, up 2000 metres, allows to grow close to Equator
- adv: rot is not a problem because it’s so dry
2
Q
irrigation types?
A
- flood irrigation
- drip irrigation
3
Q
regular hazard? what to do?
A
- hail
- netting
- have different vineyard locations
4
Q
3 top black varieties?
A
Malbec, Bonarda, C. Sauvignon
5
Q
white varieties
A
- Torrontés: aromatic, similar to Gewürztraminer
- Chardonnay
6
Q
Salta Province?
A
- around Cafayate
- Torrontés focus
- European wineries invest
7
Q
La Rioja
A
- Torrontés
- to avoid confusion with Spain: label Famatina
- 3rd most important
8
Q
San Juan Province
A
- 2nd most important
- 450-1400 metres
- Syrah
9
Q
Mendoza
A
- number one in winemaking
- desert conditions
- 5 divisions
- famous Malbec: Lujan de Cuyo
- Maipu: lower
- Uco Valley: high quality, highest vineyards in Mendoza
