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Argentina Flashcards

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1
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why are cool sites able to be found close to the equator in Argentina?

A

the altitude of the vineyards

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how were most vines traditionally planted and is this still used?

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pergola system - locally known as parral, used to keep grapes away from the heat of the ground and provided shade from the hanging canopy

this method is still used for the torrontes grape but now many vineyards are planted with vertical trellises and canopy’s arranged to give grapes shade

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what are some issues growers face in argentina? how are they dealt with?

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the rain shadow of the andes causes extremely low rainfall - drip irrigation is commonly used opposed to the once popular flood irrigation because it uses scarce water more efficiently

spring frosts and summer hail - netting is used

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4
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what are the 2 most planted black varieties in argentina?

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Malbec

Bonarda

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5
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how do malbecs made from lower altitude differ from higher?

A

lower - fuller bodied rich black fruit

higher - more elegant displaying fresher and more floral aromas

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6
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describe an argentinian malbec

A 
deep colour
full body
high tannins
black fruit
new oak - spice
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describe bonarda

A

late ripening
deep colour
high acidity
high tannin

high yields produce easy drinking raspberry and blackberry wines

when yields are controlled it has greater concentration and structure

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there are some other international varieties planted in argentina, what are they?

A

cab sauv, syrah, merlot, tempranillo, pinot noir

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9
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what is Argentina’s signature white?

A

Torrentes, planted widely in salta, la rioja, san juan and mendozza

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10
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describe the best example of torrentes

A

coming from cafayette at high altitudes, intensely fruity and floral with medium body and acidity, flavours of stone fruit and melon, usually fermented inert and released the same year as harvest

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how are producers in argentina maturing chardonnay?

A

oak barrels in which a portion is new

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12
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what other what varieties are planted in argentina?

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chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, semillon, viognier

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13
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what is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

A

Pedro Gimenez

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14
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what is the GI system in argentina?

A

GI system
split into 3 regions
regions split into provinces
split into departments

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15
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extreme climate producing wines of great concentration included highly aromatic torrentes is an example of what region?

A

Salta

specifically cafayette

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16
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what are the dominant black variety’s planted in salta?

A

malbec and cab sauv

17
Q

the 3rd largest area of production in Argentina with irrigated valley floors producing large volumes of grapes is?

A

La Rioja province

18
Q

what are wines from La Rioja province typically labeled

A

Famatina

19
Q

what grapes are grown in La Rioja?

A

torrentes
cab sauv
syrah
bonarda

20
Q

the province with vineyards located 450-1400 and noted for its quality syrah is?

A

San Juan

21
Q

5 grapes that grow other than Syrah in San Juan?

A 
Malbec
Cab sauv
Bonarda 
Chardonnay
Viogner
22
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Describe the climate in the Mendoza Province

A

desert conditions, protected by rain from the andes in the west and the argentine pampas in the east

23
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what are the 5 divisions of Mendoza?

A 
Northern 
Eastern
Central
Uco
Southern
24
Q

which area of mendoza focuses on in expensive high volume wine, due to its east irrigation?

A

Northern and Eastern

25
Q

which department in central mendoza has a reputation for very fine malbec?

A

Lujan de cuyo

26
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what sub region lies 900-1100M altitude notable for old Malbec vines?

A

Central Mendoza

27
Q

Where will you find old vine bonarda and tempranillo?

A

Maipu

28
Q

what preforms particularly well in Maipu

A

Syrah and Cab Sauv

29
Q

what altitude do the vineyards of Uco sit?

A

900-1500 M

30
Q

cool nights in Uco Valley help to?

A

retain acidity and fruit flavours - sometimes displaying floral notes

31
Q

a site cool enough to grow Pinot noir in Uco is?

A

Tupungato

32
Q

what is the coolest area in Uco producing significant plantings of chenin blanc?

A

san rafael

33
Q

describe the climate of patagonia?

A

200-250 M, cooling from latitude and desert winds

low rainfall and wide diurnal range, long daylight hours and cool nights

34
Q

what grapes are capable of premium wines in rio negro

A

sauvignon blanc
pinot noir
malbec
merlot

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