Argentina Flashcards

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Climate

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Andes mountain provides altitude, prevent frosts, high diurnal range, aspects.
Stony soil, poor soil. Lower nutrients so the vine will go deeper. Lower yield will provide more concentrated wine.
North: continental climate
Low rainfall
Excessive heat
Hail

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Grapes

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Malbec,
Bonarda
Cab sauv

Torrontes, aromatic grape variety.
Chardonnay

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Aromatic grape variety

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Altitude provide diurnal range, who gives higher acidity
Hand picked, for selection.
Grape sorting
So2,
Crush
cold maceration (skin contact), 12h 12degrees
Whole bunch pressing
Press - separate the juice (nematic press gentle)
Fermenting - cultured yeast, low temperature, vessel (stainless steel),
Post fermentation - MLF not done to preserve fruitness. lees is unlikely.
Maturation - unlikely

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