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Argentina Flashcards

1
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What is the name of the fierce dusty wind that blows onto Argentinian wine regions from the Andes

A

The Zhonda

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What is the Zhonda

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Dusty, dry, fierce wind that blows in from the Andes into Argentina’s areas of wine prodcution

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What mountain range provides a rain shadow for Argentina

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The Andes

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Where is the best place to grow grapes in Argentina to moderate the heat and dryness

A

Higher altitudes

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5
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What is the average altitude for viticulture in Argentina

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3,000 feet above sea level

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6
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What is Argentina’s signature white grape

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Torrontés

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7
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What are the characteristics of Torrontés

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Intensely fragrant and floral

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8
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What protects Argentina from fungal diseases

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Dry climate with low humidity

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9
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What is the source for irrigation in Argentina

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Andes snowmelt

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10
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What are the two categories of wine law regional demarcations

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IG (Indicaciones Geográficas)
DOC (Denominacíon de Origen Controlada)

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What do IGs in Argentina demarcate

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Wine growing areas delimited by geographical and/or political boundaries

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What do DOCs in Argentina demarcate

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Wine growing areas with specific requirements of grapes, viticultural methods, and aging

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What are the three major IGs of Argentina

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Salta IG
Mendoza IG
Patagonia IG

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What is notable about the vineyards of Salta IG

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They are some of the highest altitude vineyard in the world

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What is the climate of Salta

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Warm

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16
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What are the three major grape varietals of Salta IG

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Torrontés
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon

17
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What is the most prestigious subregion of Salta that may appear on labels

A

Cafayate

18
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What is the most prominent IG in Argentina

A

Mendoza IG

19
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What is the climate of Mendoza IG

A

Dry continental

20
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What is the soil of MEndoza

A

Loose alluvial sand over clay

21
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What is the famous grape of Mendoza

A

Malbec

22
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What are the two most important subregions of Mendoza IG

A

Lujan de Cuyo DOC
Uco Valley IG

23
Q

What grape is authorized in Lujan de Cuyo DOC

A

Malbec

24
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What two white grapes are grown in addition to Malbec in Uco Valley IG

A

Chardonnay
Sémillon

25
Q

What is the southernmost IG in Argentina

A

Patagonia IG

26
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What grape varietals are grown in Patagonia

A

Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Torrontés

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