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Argentina Flashcards

1
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Soils Argentina

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Mainly alluvial

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2
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Geographical features Argentina

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Altitude- diurnal range & mostly 600+ m above sea level
Andes - rain shadow & wind
Latitude- 24 to 38

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3
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Hazards grape growing

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Drought - irrigation- drip or flood (drip new)
Summer hail - nets & vineyards diff areas
El Niño - more rain
Wind - flower & fruitset
Occasional spring froat

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4
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Climate Argentina

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Continental

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5
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Are mildew & rot problems

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No dry climate

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6
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Torrentes grape characteristics

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Early ripening

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7
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Main black grapes

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Malbec
Bonarda
Cab sav

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8
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Vineyard training

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Pergola torrontes

Usually vsp

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9
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Style of Malbec

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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
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10
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Style of bonarda

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Deep coloured 
H acidity 
H tannin
Raspberry & blackberry
Red and black cab sav
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11
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Malbec characteristics

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Vigorous

Mid ripening

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12
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White grapes known for

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Torrontes

Chardonnay

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13
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Style torrontes

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Intense fruit & perfume
M body
M acidity
Stone fruits melon floral

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14
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Argentina hi system split into 3 regions which one is widely seen in labels

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Patagonia

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15
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Where does cooling Influence come from in patogonia

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Latitude

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16
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What else besides usual hazards is issue in patogonia

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Strong desert winds

17
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Which province home to highest vineyards

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Salta province 1.5 to >3k metres above sea level

18
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Main grape salta province

A

Torrontes

19
Q

NTH La Rioja province often labelled as what to avoid confusion when exported

A

Fanatina

20
Q

Which variety is San Juan province known for

A

Syrah

21
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Which province dominates wine making

A

Mendoza

22
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Northern & eastern Mendoza known for

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High volume inexpensive

23
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In which division are most famous producers

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Central Mendoza

24
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Which department in central Mendoza is known for old vine Malbec

A

Lujan de cuyo

25
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Lower maipu department in central Mendoza known for

A

Inexpensive high volume

26
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Which division is Mendoza province has the highest vineyards

A

Uco valley

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