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37. Argentina Flashcards

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What is the climate of Argentina’s wine regions?

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Continental. Hot summers and winters are cold but not severe

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What is effect of Andes Mountains on vineyards of Argentina?

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It forms a barrier to prevailing westerly winds and results in a significant rain shadow that keeps western Argentina very dry

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Which factors help to create Argentina’s exceptional winegrowing conditions?

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  • Dry air
  • Plentiful irrigation water from rivers and subterranean aquifers
  • High elevations
  • Unlimited sunshine
  • Large diurnal range
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What are the important climatic hazards in Argentina?

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  • Fierce Zonda winds (E)

- Summer hails

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Name the techniques that the grape growers use for protection from hail in Argentina

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  • Netting

- Owning vineyards in several different areas

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Name the flagship white and black grape variety in Argentina

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  • White: Torrentes

- Black: Malbec

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Tasting notes for Argentina Malbec

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  • Deep colored (often inky black)
  • Full-bodied
  • Black fruit (blackberry and plum) flavours
  • High levels of smooth tannins
  • Subtle spicy flavours if aged in new oak
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Is Malbec produced as a varietal or as a part of blends in Argentina?

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  • Mostly as a varietal

- Also as a leading component of premium blends with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

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What is the second most widely planted black grape in Argentina?

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Bonarda

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Bonarda is grown in which regions of Argentina?

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  • Mendoza

- San Juan

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Tasting notes for Bonarda

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  • High yields: Easy drinking wine with medium to deep color and fruity raspberry and blackberry aromas
  • Low yields: Wines with greater concentration and structure
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Tasting notes for Torrentes

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  • Intense fruity, floral perfume
  • Medium body
  • Medium acidity
  • Flavours of stone fruit and melon
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Pedro Gimenez variety is used for production of which style of wines in Argentina?

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Cheap wines for the domestic market

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What are the three wine regions of Argentina and their important Province and subregions?

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  • Northern
    • Salta: Cafayate
  • Central (Cuyo)
    • La Rioja: Famatina
    • San Juan
    • Mendoza: Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu, Uco Valley, San Rafael
  • Patagonia
    • Rio Negro
    • Neuquen
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Which province in Argentina is home to some of the highest vineyards in the world?

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Salta Province. Some are over 3000 meters.

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What is the dominant grape in Salta?

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Torrontes

17
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Which subregion of Salta Province is famous for highly aromatic wines made from Torrontes?

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Cafayate

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Where are the main vineyard area located in La Rioja Province?

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Famatina Valley

19
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Which grape is the speciality of La Rioja?

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Torrontes

20
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What are the most widely planted black grape varieties in La Rioja?

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Syrah
  • Bonarda
21
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How are the wines produced in La Rioja region of Argentina labelled? Why?

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  • Labelled as “Famatina”

- To avoid confusion with Rioja region in Spain

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Which grape is the speciality of San Juan Province?

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High quality Syrah

23
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Which province accounts for the majority of the wines produced in Argentina?

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Mendoza

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Which areas of Mendoza focus on producing high-volume, inexpensive wines?

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Northern and Eastern Mendoza

25
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List the important departments (subregions) of Mendoza Valley and name their altitudes and important grape varieties

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Lujan de Cuyo: 900-1100 m. Very fine Malbec
Maipu: Around 800 m. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon
Uco Valley: 900-1500 m. Chardonnay, Torrontes, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo. Pinot Noir in some cooler sites
San Rafael: 500-700 m. Chenin Blanc

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What is the cooling influence in Patagonia?

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The latitude, not the altitude (200-250 m)

27
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What is the most important province in Patagonia Region

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Rio Negro Province

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Which climatic properties of Rio Negro Province makes it ideal for production of wines with concentrated but fresh fruit flavours and medium to high acidity?

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  • Low rainfall
  • Wide diurnal range
  • Long daylight jours with cool nights
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Name the important grape varieties in Rio Negro Province

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  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Malbec
  • Merlot
30
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What is the traditional vine training system in Argentina?

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  • Pergola system (parral) to protect grapes from heat

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