Argentina Flashcards
Soils Argentina
Mainly alluvial
Geographical features Argentina
Altitude- diurnal range & mostly 600+ m above sea level
Andes - rain shadow & wind
Latitude- 24 to 38
Hazards grape growing
Drought - irrigation- drip or flood (drip new)
Summer hail - nets & vineyards diff areas
El Niño - more rain
Wind - flower & fruitset
Occasional spring froat
Climate Argentina
Continental
Are mildew & rot problems
No dry climate
Torrentes grape characteristics
Early ripening
Main black grapes
Malbec
Bonarda
Cab sav
Vineyard training
Pergola torrontes
Usually vsp
Style of Malbec
Deep coloured F body H soft tannins H quality - spice from oak M to m+ acidity H abv Varietal or blended Red and black fruits
Style of bonarda
Deep coloured H acidity H tannin Raspberry & blackberry Red and black cab sav
Malbec characteristics
Vigorous
Mid ripening
White grapes known for
Torrontes
Chardonnay
Style torrontes
Intense fruit & perfume
M body
M acidity
Stone fruits melon floral
Argentina hi system split into 3 regions which one is widely seen in labels
Patagonia
Where does cooling Influence come from in patogonia
Latitude
What else besides usual hazards is issue in patogonia
Strong desert winds
Which province home to highest vineyards
Salta province 1.5 to >3k metres above sea level
Main grape salta province
Torrontes
NTH La Rioja province often labelled as what to avoid confusion when exported
Fanatina
Which variety is San Juan province known for
Syrah
Which province dominates wine making
Mendoza
Northern & eastern Mendoza known for
High volume inexpensive
In which division are most famous producers
Central Mendoza
Which department in central Mendoza is known for old vine Malbec
Lujan de cuyo
Lower maipu department in central Mendoza known for
Inexpensive high volume
Which division is Mendoza province has the highest vineyards
Uco valley
