Algentina Flashcards
What is the main natural feature of Argentina wine country?
Andes Mountains
Most vineyards are at ___ altitude (___ meters).
The Andes create a ___ in Argentina.
high
2000
rain shadow
The are ___ km distance between the northernmost (___) and the southernmost (___) vineyards of Argentina.
1500
Salta province
Neuquén in Patagonia
The Salta province in Argentina is located at a latitude inhospitable (too hot) for grape growing.
How do Argentinian wine growers produce wine in this region?
By growing their vines at very high altitudes.
Most vineyards in Salta province are planted at least ___m.
Some of the highest vineyards in the world are located on near the town of ___, rising ___m above sea level.
2,000
Cafayate
3,200
What is the local name for the pergola system in Argentina?
Situated ___ the ground, the canopy protects clusters from the ___ and ensures ___ for the grapes.
Parral
high off
hot sun
shade
What grape variety is still grown using the Parral trellising system?
Torrontés
Today most black/red grapes are trellised using ___.
VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning)
Rainfall in Argentina is ___
because of the ___.
low
rain shadow of the Andes
Are vine growers allowed to irrigate their vineyards?
Yes, irrigation is a must in Argentina.
Luckily there is plenty of snowmelt which is used in spring and early summer flood irrigation.
What are the weather hazards facing Argentinian vineyards?
・Spring Frost
・Summer Hail
What forms of irrigation are used in Argentina?
Which one is more common in newer vineyards?
Flood irrigation - used to be more common but is less so today;
Drip irrigation - more efficient and easier to control throughout parcels; more common in newer vineyards.
Summer Hail - some producers use ___ to protect their vineyards
netting
What is the benefit of Argentina’s lack of rain and arid climate?
Low fungal disease pressure
Pedro Gimenez Quality
Pedro Gimenez is best known for producing grocery store wine.
What system does Argentina use to classify their wines?
Argentina uses a GI system.
Three big regions in Argentina are divided into provinces and then departments.
What are the 4 most important wine production provinces of Argentina?
・Mendoza
・San Juan
・La Rioja Province
・Salta
What is the highest elevation and northernmost province or region of production in Argentina?
It’s near the ___ border.
Salta province
Bolivian
What is the famous subregion of Salta?
Grape variety?
Cafayate
Cafayate grows some of the most aromatic Torrontés in Argentina.
What is the third largest area of production of Argentina?
Located just ___ of the ___.
La Rioja Province
south
Salta
What is the principal vineyard area in La Rioja Province?
Vineyards in this area are planted on the ___, making this an area of big production, especially for ___.
Famatina Valley
valley floor
Torrontés
What wine province is located between Mendoza and La Rioja Province?
San Juan
San Juan is slightly ___ and not as ___ as Mendoza.
cooler
dry
What are the most planted varieties of San Juan?
Syrah
Chardonnay
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the 5 subregions of Mendoza?
Which subregion has the highest altitude vineyards?
Northern
Eastern
Central
Southern
Uco Valley
(Highest altitude : 900-1500m)
What is the department within Uco Valley that is producing higher quality wines?
Tupungato
Where can you find the most substantial plantings of Chenin Blanc in Argentina?
San Rafael department in Southern Mendoza.
What is the name of the river that flows through Northern and Eastern Mendoza?
It provides ___ water for the production of ___ wines.
Mendoza River
irrigation
high-volume
inexpensive
What are the 2 most important GIs of the Central Mendoza region?
Which is higher altitude?
Luján de Cuyo
(Higher altitude : 900-1100m)
Maipú
What is the southernmost wine region of Argentina?
Patagonia
Name the two provinces of Patagonia.
Neuquén
Rio Negro
Wines of Patagonia display ___ because of
___ coupled with a ___.
freshness, intensity and bright acidity
Long sunshine hours
large diurnal shift
Grape varieties in Patagonia
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Malbec
Merlot
