Argentina Flashcards
Climate
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
Grapes
Malbec,
Bonarda
Cab sauv
Torrontes, aromatic grape variety.
Chardonnay
Aromatic grape variety
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