Argentina Flashcards
Due to climate change, vineyards in Mendoza province are climbing to which altitude?
1,500m
How is the Mendoza province split?
Central, Uco Valley, Northern, Eastern, Southern.
Viticulture and wine style of Lujan de Cayo?
900-1100m elevation famous for old vine malbec. DOC Lujan de Cayo must be aged for 24 months, 12 months in oak.
Viticulture and wine style of Maipu?
600-900m elevation famous for producing higher alcohol, fruitier styles of wine, due to the warmth. Malbec dominates also cab sauv, bonarda and syrah.
How is Uco Valley GI split?
Tupungato, Tunuyan and San Carlos.
Altitude range of the Uco Valley?
800-1500m
Why has the Uco Valley developed a premium reputation?
Grapes ripen slower, retain higher acidity and fresher fruit flavours whilst intense sun gives deep colour and ripe tannins to red wines.
Which two grapes are the focus of Uco Valley production?
Malbec and Chardonnay
Viticulture and wine style of Tupungato?
Situated at the foot of Mt Tupungato, produces fresh but full-bodied reds and elegant whites.
What grapes are grown in Tupungato?
Malbec, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Pinot Noir.
Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc.
Wine style of Northern and Eastern Mendoza?
Lower altitude producing high volumes of inexpensive wine.
Wine styles of Southern Mendoza?
Lower altitude with large production of inexpensive wines. Some sites have a reputation for producing better quality Malbec, Cab Sauv, Syrah and Bonarda.
Fruity Chenin Blanc.
Why is the Salta province ideal for producing high quality wines?
Small region in the North of Argentina, closest to the equator. 1500-3300m elevation so benefits from intense sunlight alongside wind and diurnal range.
Wine styles of the Salta province?
Full bodied Malbec dominates with black fruits and a herbal characteristic.
Cab Sauv, Bonarda, Syrah.
Whites from Torrontes
Patagonia is lower altitude but cooled due to latitude, what wine styles are produced?
Old vine semillon and cabernet franc.
Crisp aromatic sauvignon blanc and good riesling.
