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1
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What is the Mission grape known as in Argentina?

A

Criolla Chica

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Argentina

Most planted grape

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Cereza

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Year Malbec was introduced to Argentina

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1860

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Torrontes Riojano is a crossing of what two varietals?

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Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria

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Besides Torrontes Riojano, 2 other varieties also labeled “Torrontes”, but produce lower quality wines

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  • Torrontes Mendocino
  • Torrontes Sanjuanino
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Argentina

Rank in the world wine production

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5th largest

  • as of 2018, BK Wine Magazine
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Zonda

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fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind

  • Blows down from the mountains in late spring and early summer, sometimes adversly affecting flowering
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Salta

Producers

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  • Colomé, Donald Hess
  • Bodegas Etchart
  • El Esteco
  • El Porvenir
  • Tacuil
  • Yacochuya
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Argentina

Avg. national elevation of vineyards

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900 m above sea level

  • Vneyards are generally situated on the slopes of the Andean foothills and plains
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Patagonia

2 IGs

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  • Chubut (67 ha)
  • La Pampa
  • Neuquén IG
  • Río Negro IG
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Mendoza

6 most important red grapes

Descending order of importance

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  • Malbec (flagship)
  • Bonarda
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Tempranillo
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Argentina

2nd most planted red grape

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Bonarda

  • genetically distinct from the Northern Italian grape of the same name
  • recent DNA studies have identified Bonarda as Savoie’s Corbeau - known as Charbono in the U.S.
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Bonarda

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  • Corbeau - Savoie, France
  • Charbono - U.S.
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Argentina

Most planted white grape

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Pedro Giminez

  • Unrelated to Spain’s Pedro Ximinez
  • Blending grape often mainly suitable for bulk wines or grape concentrate
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15
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Mendoza Chardonnay clone

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  • Developed at University of California at Davis
  • Popular throughout Argentina
  • Prone to millerandage, resulting grapes have greater skin-to-juice ratio
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3 pink-skinned varieties of Argentina

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Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande

  • Occupy nearly 30% of the nation’s vineyard acreage
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17
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Argentina

Reserva

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Argentina Reserva

  • Whites - aged 6 mo
  • Reds - aged 1 yr
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Argentina

Gran Reserva

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Argentina Gran Reserva:

  • Whites - 1 yr aging
  • Reds - 2 yr aging
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19
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Year Reserva and Gran Reserva designations were introduced in Argentina

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2008

  • Also limits max yields
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Patagonia

4 winemaking provinces

2 IGs

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  • Chubut (67 ha of vines in 2017)
  • La Pampa
  • Neuquén IG
  • Río Negro IG
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21
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Argentina

4 Winemaking Regions

2 IGs

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  • Center Region
  • Northern
  • Cuyo IG
  • Patagonia IG
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Argentina

Center Region

2 Winemaking Provinces

1 IG

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  • Córdoba Argentina IG
  • Entre Rios (Only 47 ha, 2017)
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Córdoba IG

  • Located within what larger main region?
  • 6 Subregions
  • Size in ha
  • Major grapes
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Córdoba

  • w/in Center Region
  • Subregions (Department IGs):
    • Calamuchita
    • Colón
    • Ischilin
    • San Javier
    • Santa María
    • Tulumba
  • 299 ha
  • Grapes: Merlot, Malbec, Isabella
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Cuyo (New Cuyo**)

4 Winemaking Regions

3 IGs

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  • La Rioja Argentina IG
  • Mendoza IG
  • San Juan IG
  • San Luis (103 ha of vines in 2017)

**The traditional region of Cuyo excludes La Rioja. “New” Cuyo is used to indicate its inclusion in the region, and Cuyo IG encompasses the province.​

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25
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Within what region will you find Chilecito, Famatina, and Felipe Varela?

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La Rioja Argentina

  • 90% of La Rioja’s vineyards are in these three subregions
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26
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Mendoza

5 main Regional Subregions

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  • Primera Zona
  • Uco Valley
  • North Mendoza
  • East Mendoza
  • South Mendoza
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Within what subregion of Mendoza will you find the following IGs?

  • San Carlos IG - El Cepillo IG, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
  • Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
  • Tupungato IG
A
  • PRIMERA ZONA (640 - 1070m)
    • Godoy Cruz IG
    • Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC - Agrelo IG, Las Compuertas IG, Perdriel IG
    • Maipú IG - Cruz de Piedra IG, El Paraíso IG, Las Barrancas IG, Lunlunta IG, Russel IG
  • UCO VALLEY IG (900 - 1400m)
    • San Carlos IG - El Cepillo IG, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
    • Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
    • Tupungato IG
  • NORTH MENDOZA (580 - 700m)
    • Guaymallén IG
    • Las Heras IG
    • Lavalle IG
  • EAST MENDOZA (640-730m)
    • Junin IG
    • La Paz IG
    • Rivadavia IG
    • San Martín IG
    • Santa Rosa IG
  • SOUTHERN MENDOZA (450 - 800m)
    • General Alvear IG
    • San Rafael IG / DOC
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Uco Valley

Department IGs

A
  • Tupungato IG
  • Tunuyán IG
  • San Carlos IG
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North Mendoza

3 IG

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Guaymallén IG, Las Heras IG, Lavalle IG

  • PRIMERA ZONA (640 - 1070m)
    • Godoy Cruz IG
    • Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC - Agrelo IG, Las Compuertas IG, Perdriel
    • Maipú IG - Cruz de Piedra IG, El Paraíso IG, Las Barrancas IG, Lunlunta IG, Russel IG;
  • UCO VALLEY IG (900 - 1400m)
    • San Carlos IG - El Cepillo, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
    • Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
    • Tupungato IG
  • NORTH MENDOZA (580 - 700m)
    • Guaymallén IG
    • Las Heras IG
    • Lavalle IG
  • EAST MENDOZA (640-730m)
    • Junin IG
    • La Paz IG
    • Rivadavia IG
    • San Martín IG
    • Santa Rosa IG
  • SOUTH MENDOZA (450 - 800m)
    • San Rafael IG / DOC
    • General Alvear IG
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Within what main subregion of Mendoza will you find the following IGs?

  • Junin IG
  • La Paz IG
  • Rivadavia IG
  • San Martín IG
  • Santa Rosa IG
A

EAST MENDOZA (64O-730m)

  • PRIMERA ZONA (640 - 1070m)
    • Godoy Cruz IG
    • Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC - Agrelo IG, Las Compuertas IG, Perdriel IG
    • Maipú IG - Cruz de Piedra IG, El Paraíso IG, Las Barrancas IG, Lunlunta IG, Russel IG
  • UCO VALLEY IG (900 - 1400m)
    • San Carlos IG - El Cepillo IG, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
    • Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
    • Tupungato IG
  • NORTH MENDOZA (580 - 700m)
    • Guaymallén IG
    • Lavalle IG
    • Las Heras IG
  • EAST MENDOZA (640-730m)
    • Junin IG
    • La Paz IG
    • Rivadavia IG
    • San Martín IG
    • Santa Rosa IG
  • SOUTHERN MENDOZA (450 - 800m)
    • San Rafael IG / DOC
    • General Alvear IG
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East Mendoza

5 Department IGs

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  • Junin IG
  • La Paz IG
  • Rivadavia IG
  • San Martín IG
  • Santa Rosa IG
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32
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Within what main subregion of Mendoza will you find the following IGs?

  • Godoy Cruz IG
  • Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC
  • Maipú IG
A

Primera Zona

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33
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Maipú

District IGs

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  • Cruz de Piedra IG
  • El Paraíso IG
  • Las Barrancas IG
  • Lunlunta IG
  • Russel IG
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Luján de Cuyo IG

District IGs

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  • Agrelo
  • Las Compuertas
  • Perdriel
  • Vistalba
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35
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Agrelo IG and Las Compuertas IG are located within what Department?

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Luján du Cuyo

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Southern Mendoza

Department IGs

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  • San Rafael
  • General Alvear
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Argentina

DOCs

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  • Luján du Cuyo DOC - Malbec only
  • San Rafael DOC - currently used only by Valentín Bianchi for base quality wine
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Mendoza

Malbec

5 quality producers

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  • Catena
  • Susana Balbo’s Dominio del Plata
  • Bressia
  • Achával Ferrer - 100% new barrels
  • Cheval des Andes - style reminiscent of velvety Pomerol
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39
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Number of ha planted

  • Salta
  • San Juan
  • Mendoza
A
  • Salta - 2,500 ha
  • San Juan - 32,000 ha
  • Mendoza - 149,000 ha
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Number of ha for Malbec planted in Mendoza

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  • Malbec in Mendoza - 35,300 ha
  • Mendoza vineyards - 155,900 ha

vs La Rioja - 7,500 ha, San Juan - 47,000 ha

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San Juan

7 Subregions

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  • Calingasta
  • Fertil Valleys
  • Jáchal
  • Pedernal
  • Tulum
  • Ullum
  • Zonda​
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Much of San Juan’s acreage has historically been devoted to what grapes?; what are two grapes gaining critical acclaim?

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  • Historically pink-skinned grapes
  • Syrah and Bonarda capturing critical attention
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Mendoza

Major soil type

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loose, alluvial sand over clay

  • Coupled with the Zonda wind, helps keep phylloxera and other diseases at bay
  • Almost all vines in Mendoza are planted on their original rootstcok
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Mendoza

Climate

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  • Desert-like
  • Irrigation is absolutely necessary
  • Furrow irrigation
    • Traditional form, technique developed centuries ago by the Incas
    • Rivers’ water, swelled by Andes snowmelt, is directed through the vineyards in channels
  • Modern drip irrigation
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45
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Uco Valley’s

San Carlos

District IGs

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San Carlos IG

  • El Cepillo
  • La Consulta IG
  • Paraje Altamira IG
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Uco Valley’s

Tunuyán

District IGs

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  • Los Chacayes IG
  • San Pablo IG
  • Vista Flores IG
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La Rioja Argentina

Subregion Department IGs

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  • Chilecito
  • Famatina - includes the Valle de Chañarmuyo IG
  • Felipe Varela
  • plus, Arauco, Castro Barros, General Lamadrid (includes the Castelli district IG), San Blas de los Sauces, Sanagasta, Vinchina
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48
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What are the climatic influences on Argentinean viticulture?

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The rain shadow of the Andes creates a very dry climate, which is exacerbated by the Zonda, a fierce, hot, afternoon wind that sweeps down from the mountains in late spring and early summer.
Vineyards are largely irrigated by snowmelt, and the region is prone to hail in the spring and summer.

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What are the main viticultural hazards of Argentina?

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Hail, frost, wind (inhibiting fruit set)

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Describe the various meso-climates of Argentina from north to south

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Jujuy is humid subtropical
Salta is subtropical highland
Tucuman/Catamarca/La Rioja are hot semi-arid, moving down into Mendoza which is arid continental.
San Juan is a desert
All winegrowing regions in Patagonia are semi-arid continental.

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51
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What is the general elevation for vineyards in Argentina?

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900M

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What is Argentina’s largest region in terms of output?

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The Central Provinces of Cuyo, which includes Mendoza, accounting for 75% of acreage on its own.

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Where is Salta? What is it known for?

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The North Region of Argentina; known for high altitude Torrontés. Some red grapes are also grown.

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Salta: elevation, natural features and major grapes

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1280-3100M in elevation
Calchaqui Valleys, Andes
Torrontes Riojano, Cab Sauv, Malbec, Merlot, Tannat

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Departmental IG’s (subregions) of Salta

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Cachi
Molinos
San Carlos
CAFAYATE

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What region sits between Salta and La Rioja? What are its subregions?

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Catamarca
Santa Maria
TINOGASTA, Belén, Andalgata (unofficial)

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Catamarca: Elevation, Natural Features, Major Grapes

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1000-2100M in elevation
Andes, Ambaucán River
Majority plantings of Cereza; however, quality grapes are growing in number.

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What and where is Fiambalá Valley?

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A subsection of Tinogasta. 1500M in elevation, sheltered to the east and west by steep hillsides (rain shadow), irrigated by snowmelt.

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What are the provinces of Cuyo, from north to south?

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La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza

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La Rioja: major subregions, natural features, elevation

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Famatina Valley, Chilecito, Felipe Varela
Sierras de Velasco (west), Sierra de Famatina (east)
935-1700M

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What is significant about San Juan? What is its major product?

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San Juan is the second largest province in Argentina by acreage (47,000ha to Mendoza’s 146,000ha). The climate is hot and much acreage is given to the pink skins; much production is brandy, vermouth, and sherry-styled wines, but there are some Syrah and Bondarda getting critical attention.

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San Juan: Major Natural Features, Elevation

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Andes, San Juan River (irrigates Tulum, Ullum, and Zonda, among others)
600-1350M

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What is franco?

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The local term for the alluvial soils of Mendoza.

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What are the rivers of Mendoza?

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Mendoza
Diamante
Tunuyan
Atuel

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65
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What is geographically significant about the Uco Valley?

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Highest elevation vineyards in Mendoza.

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What are the five sectors of Mendoza?

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Northern, Central/Upper, Southern, Eastern, Uco Valley

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67
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What are the subregions of Central Mendoza?

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Godoy Cruz
Maipú
Luján de Cuyo DOC

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Luján de Cuyo: Subregions

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Official: Agrelo, Las Compuertas
Unofficial: Ugarteche, Pedriel

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69
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Maipú: Subregions

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Barrancas, Lunlunta, El Paraiso, Russell (unofficial)

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70
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What are the subregions of Uco Valley? Other than Malbec, what grapes are successful there?

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Tupungato, Tunuyán, San Carlos (sub-subs La Consulta, Paraje Altamira)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sémillon

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What and where is Gualtallary?

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An unofficial subregion of Tupungato, 1500M high, stony, limestone soils. Star district.

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72
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What are the departements of Southern Mendoza? What is the grape?

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San Rafael DOC
General Alvear
Chenin Blanc

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73
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What are the two DOC’s of Argentina? What are they authorized for?

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Luján de Cuyo DOC: 100% Malbec in Central Mendoza

San Rafael DOC: Chenin Blanc + others in Southern Mendoza, used solely by Valentín Bianchi for base wine.

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74
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What region lies between Mendoza and Río Negro?

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La Pampa

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75
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What are the winemaking provinces of Patagonia?

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Chubut (20ha)
La Pampa
Río Negro
Neuquén

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76
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Where is Jujuy IG? Climate, altitude, and what wines does it produce?

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Far northwest Argentina, on the border with Bolivia and Chile.
Humid subtropical climate, average 1250M.
Best for Torrontes, but reds are “improving.” Rarely seen outside the region.

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77
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Where is Tucumán IG? Cimate, elevation, major grapes?

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In the North Region of Argentina, bordering Salta to the Northwest and Catamarca to the Southwest
Hot semi-arid
1675-2500M in elevation
Torrontes Riojano

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78
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What is the subregion of Tucumán?

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Tafi

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79
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Where is Valles Calchaquíes IG?

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The North Region of Argentina, following the course of the Calchaqui River. Includes all departmental Igs of Salta, Catamarca, and Tucuman.

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80
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Where is Córdoba Argentina IG? Subregions?

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The “Center Region” - essentially east of the central provinces of Cuyo, opposite San Juan.
Colón (with Colonia Caroya district), Cruz del Eje, San Javier

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81
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Which province is excluded from the traditional region of Cuyo (but included in “New Cuyo”)?

A

La Rioja

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82
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What are the major subregions of San Juan?

A 
Tulum
Zonda
Ullum
Calingasta
Pedernal
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83
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What are the subregions of Northern Mendoza?

A

Lavalle
Las Heras
Guaymallén
(north to south)

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84
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What are the subregions of Eastern Mendoza?

A 
San Martín
Junín
Rivadavia
Santa Rosa
La Paz
(north to south, west to east)
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85
Q

Which winemaking province of Patagonia is not officially an IG?

A

La Pampa

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86
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What is the sole subregion of La Pampa?

A

25 de Mayo, on the border with Rio Negro

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87
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What are the subregions of Neuquén IG?

A

Añelo

Confluencia

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88
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Neuquen: Elevation, Natural Features

A

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400-450M
Limay River, Neuquén River

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89
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What are subregions of Río Negro IG?

A

(west to east)
General Roca (main)
Avellaneda
Pichimahuida (north), General Conesa (south)

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90
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Where does Argentina rank in terms of worldwide production?

A

Fifth largest producer of wine

Seventh largest exporter of wine

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91
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Major red grapes of Argentina?

A

Malbec, Bonarda, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo

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92
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Major white grapes of Argentina?

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Pedro Giménez (bulk), Torrontés, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

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93
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What are the “pink skins” of Argentina?

A

Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande (30% of the national average)

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94
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What are the three clones of Torrontes?

A 
Torrontes Riojano (highest quality)
Torrontes Mendocino
Torrontes Sanjuanino
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95
Q

What is the parentage of Torrontes Riojano and Mendocino?

A

Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria

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96
Q

What year did Argentina implement “reserva” and “gran reserva” labeling? What varieties are eligible?

A

2008; Premium grapes (aka no pink skins).

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97
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What does Reserva indicate in Argentina?

A

6mos of aging for whites

1 year of aging for reds

98
Q

What does Gran Reserva indicate in Argentina?

A

1 year of aging for whites

2 years of aging for reds

99
Q

When were the first french varieties planted in Argentina?

A

1852, by botanist Michel Aimé Pouget

100
Q

Which winery pioneered quality grape growing in Argentina, and when? What specific practice did it introduce?

A

Trapiche, run by Tiburcio Benegas in 1885.

Introduced planting varieties in separate block rather than as field blends.

101
Q

How are Argentinian vine rows oriented, and why?

A

North-South, almost universally - because irrigation was via snowmelt, north-south was how the water ran.

102
Q

Name four major wineries owned by Argentinian families

A

Catena
Luigi Bosca
Zuccardi
Peñaflor

103
Q

What is Paul Hobbs’s Argentina project?

A

Viña Cobos (Lujan de Cuyo)

104
Q

Who collaborates on Altos Las Hormigas?

A

Alberto Antonini and Pedro Parra

105
Q

Who was the first to plant vineyards in Mendoza, and when?

A

Catena, 1902

106
Q

Who is the most widely exported producer in Cafayate? What prominent french winemaker consults on a project there (and what is it called)?

A 
Susana Balbo (the Crios wines).
Michel Rolland; Etchart (Pernod Ricard)
107
Q

Three other key producers of Salta

A 
Colomé
El Porvenir
San Pedro de Yacochuya
Michel Torino (Peñaflor)
Domingo Molina
108
Q

Name two producers in Catamarca

A

Don Diego

Tizac - Cabernet de los Andes (Luigi Bosca)

109
Q

Name two producers in La Rioja

A

Cooperative La Riojana (500 growers)
Valle de la Puerta
San Huberto

110
Q

Three producers in San Juan

A

Bodegas Callia, Finca las Moras, Graffigna

111
Q

Luján de Cuyo: Major Producers

A

Achaval Ferrer, Catena Zapata, Chakana, Bressia, Domino del Plata, Belasco de Banquedano, , Enrique Foster, Bodega Norton, Bodega Vistalba, Bodegas Weinert, Cheval des Andes, Terrazas de los Andes

112
Q

Maipú: Major Producers

A

Zuccardi, Trapiche (Peñaflor), Lopez (largest winery in Argentina)

113
Q

Uco: Major Producers

A

Clos de la Siete, O. Fournier Argentina, Saltentein, DiamAndes, Mumm Argentina, Masi Tupungato

114
Q

What is Patagonia’s most famous winery? Who is behind it?

A

Bodegas Chacra, spearheaded by Tenuta San Guido

115
Q

Neuquen: Major Producers

A

NQN, Fin del Mundo, Familia Schroeder

116
Q

Who owns DiamAndes?

A

Malartic Lagraviere

117
Q

Who owns Bodega Piedra Negra?

A

François Lurton

118
Q

Who owns Etchart?

A

Pernod Ricard

119
Q

Where is Chandon Argentina?

A

In Lujan de Cuyo; grapes come from Uco

120
Q

Who created Clos de la Siete, and what is it?

A

Michel Rolland

A single property made up of seven previously individual wineries in the Uco (Tunuyan)

121
Q

Who owns Colomé? Outside of Mendoza, where do they farm vines?

A

Hess Group

Salta

122
Q

Who is the owner and winemaker at Dominio del Plata?

A

Susana Balbo

123
Q

Who owns Graffigna?

A

Pernod Ricard

124
Q

Name three wineries owned by Grupo Peñaflor

A 
Las Moras (San Juan)
Michel Torino/El Esteco (Cafayate)
Trapiche (Mendoza)
Andean Viñas (Lujan de Cuyo)
Santa Ana (Mendoza)
125
Q

La Posta is an extension of what estate?

A

Catena Zapata

126
Q

Who owns Terrazas de los Andes?

127
Q

Acclaimed Malbec producer in Patagonia?

A

Bodega Noemia de Patagonia

128
Q

What pink-skinned grape was most-planted until recently?

129
Q

Torrontes Riojana is a crossing of what grapes?

A

Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria

130
Q

Where are most of Argentina’s vineyards located?

A

The western sector, in the plains and foothills near the Andes
- Continental climate

131
Q

Argentinean wind that blows down from the mountains?

A

Zonda - a fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind, in late Spring, early summer, sometimes adversely impacts flowering

132
Q

Where are some of the world’s highest vines located?

A

in Salta, Donald Hess’ Colome Estate
3000m above sea level

133
Q

What is Argentina’s second most-planted red grape?

A

Bonarda (not related to Italian grape)

134
Q

Argentina’s most important red grapes by importance:

A

Malbec
Bonarda
Cab Sauv
Syrah
Merlot
Tempranillo

135
Q

Synonyms for Bonarda:

A

Corbeau (Savoie)
Charbono (US)

136
Q

Argentina’s most-planted white grape? Second?

A

Pedro Gimenez
Torrontes is second, followed by Chard, Chenin

137
Q

Mendoza Chardonnay clone?

A
  • developed at UC Davis
  • prone to millerandage
  • great skin-to-juice ratio
138
Q

Requirements for Reserva:

A

Premium grapes/no pink-skinned
- min 6 months aging: white
- min 1 year aging: red

139
Q

Requirements for Gran Reserva:

A

Premium grapes/no pink-skinned
- min 1 year for: white
- min 2 years for: red

140
Q

Where does 3/4’s of the country’s production take place?

A

In the province of Mendoza in Cuyo
- more than 150,000 ha are cultivated

141
Q

What is the province of Salta known for?

A

High-altitude Torrontes
3000 total hectares under vine

142
Q

What wine region is La Rioja famous for?

A

Famatina Valley
Torrontes and Malbed most-cultivated

143
Q

San Juan in terms of production?

A

Argentina’s second-largest wine-producing province
- more than 45,000 hectares under vine

144
Q

San Juan’s Valley’s?

A

Tulum
Zonda
Ullum
Jackal
Calingasta
Pedernal
Fertil

145
Q

What has San Juan been historically planted to?

A

Argentina’s pink-skinned varietals
- some Syrah and Bonarda
- hot climate is ideal for Brandy/Vermouth production

146
Q

Winemaking regions of Argentina (4):

A

North Region
Center Region
Cuyo IG
Patagonia IG

147
Q

Winemaking province in Center Region:

A

Cordoba Argentina IG

148
Q

Winemaking provinces in Cuyo IG:

A

La Rioja Argentina IG
Mendoza IG
San Juan IG
San Luis IG

149
Q

First vines in Argentina?

150
Q

Bottlings of Malbec by Archaval Ferrer:

A

Finca Altamira
Finca Bella Vista
Finca Mirador

151
Q

Lafite Rothchild’s project in Argentina:

A

Bodega Caro

152
Q

What is the promising department within Salta? Wineries?

A

Cafayete
- Etchart (Michel Roland)
- Yacochuya (Etchart’s new project)
- Susana Balbo’s “Crios”

153
Q

Districts of Lujan de Cuyo DOC (Primera Zone):

A

Agrelo IG
Perdriel IG
Las Compuertas IG

154
Q

Districts in Maipu (Primera Zone):

A

Las Barrancas
Cruz de Piedra
Lunlunta
El Paraiso
Russel

155
Q

Districts of Tunayan (Uco Valley IG):

A

San Pablo GI
Les Chacayes GI
Vista Flores GI

156
Q

Region in western Mendoza home to the highest vineyards:

A

Uco Valley

157
Q

Soil type of Patagonia Rio Negro & Neuquen?

A

Chalky
Long growing season

158
Q

Winery spearheaded by the Sassacaia family (Antinori) in Patagonia:

A

Bodega Chacra

159
Q

Main valley of Salta:

A

Calchaqui Valley

160
Q

Main grape of Catamarca GI (North Region):

161
Q

Sub-regions of Catamarca:

A

Belen
Pmau
Santa Maria
Tinogasta

162
Q

Susana Balbo bottlings:

A

Brisso (Bordeaux blend)
Domino del Plato
Nosotros (Malbec, single-vineyard
Crios (all varieties, young wines)

163
Q

Archaval Ferrer Style:

A

Malbec aged over a year in 100% new barrel

164
Q

Principal grape of San Rafael DOC (North Mendoza):

A

Chenin Blanc

165
Q

Districts of Uco Valley (West part of Mendoza):

A

Tunuyan
Tupungato
San Carlos

166
Q

Five districts of Salta:

A

Cachi
Molinos
San Carlos
Cafayete
Valle de Cafayete

167
Q

Sub-region of Jujuy IG (North Region):

A

Quebrado de Humahuasca

168
Q

Sub-regions of Cordoba Argentina:

A

Colon (includes Colonia Caroya IG District)
Calamuchita
San Javier
Ischiliu
Tulumba
Santa Maria

169
Q

Most-planted grape of Cordoba Argetina IG (Center Region)?

A

Merlot
Malbec
Isabella

170
Q

Major geographical features of Mendoza?

A

Atuel River
Diamante River
Andes Mountains
Tunuyun River
Mendoza River

171
Q

90% of sub-regions in La Rioja Argentina (Cuyo IG) are in these departments:

A

Chilecito
Famatina
Felipe Varela

172
Q

Soils in Primera Zone Mendoza?

A

Gravel - Maipu, Les Compuertas
The rest is alluvial, stony, sandy

173
Q

Winemaking provinces of the North Region:

A

Catamarca IG
JuJuy IG
Salta IG
Tucuman IG
Valle Calchaquies IG includes: La Vina, San Carlos, Cafayete, Molinos, Santa Maria, Tafi

174
Q

Main grape in San Juan?

A

Syrah - 2,757 ha

175
Q

Winemaking provinces in Patagonia:

A

La Pampa
Neuquen IG
Rio Negro IG

176
Q

Departments of the Primera Zone (Mendoza):

A

Lujan de Cuyo
Maipu
Goday Cruz

177
Q

Departments of North Mendoza:

A

Guaymallen
Las Heras
Lavalle-Desierto de Lavalle

178
Q

Departments of South Mendoza:

A

San Rafael DOC
General Alvear IG

179
Q

Departments of East Mendoza:

A

Rivadavai
Junin
San Martin
Santa Roa
La Paz

180
Q

Districts in San Carlos IG (department of Uco Valley):

A

La Consulta
Paraje Altamura
El Cepillo

181
Q

What family owns Sassicaia/Chacra?

A

Incisa della Rochetta family

182
Q

Southernmost province in Patagonia known for its “razor sharp acidity”:

183
Q

Name of the volcano in Mendoza?

A

Tupungatito

184
Q

Terrazes de los Andes produces a single-vineyard Cabernet called:

A

Los Aromas (Mendoza)

185
Q

Who produces “Estrella” in Lujan de Cuyo?

A

Bodegas Weinert, Malbec

186
Q

Relationship between altitude/sunlight to grape skins in Cafayete Valley?

A

Grape skins become thicker

187
Q

The Uco Valley follows the course of the ____ river

A

Tunuyan, a source of irrigation

188
Q

Argentina’s only two DOC’s:

A

Lujan de Cuyo (Primera Zone, Mendoza)
San Rafael (South Mendoza)

189
Q

White grapes that fair well in Patagona?

A

Torrontes and Semillon
Chalky soils, longer growing periods
- Provinces of Rio Negro, Neuquen, Chubut

190
Q

What Argentine area makes decent “sherry-like” wines?

A

San Juan - hot summer climate is also ideal for brandy/vermouth production

191
Q

What is Argentina’s second largest wine-producing province?

192
Q

Where is Bodega Chacra located, what do they produce?

A

Patagonia
Super premium Rio Negro Pinot Noir

193
Q

Furrow irrigation was developed by:

194
Q

What helps keep phylloxera and other diseases at bay?

A

Zonda, almost all vines in Mendoza are planted on their own rootstock.

195
Q

Torrontes Riojano and Torrontes Sanjuanino are crossings of what grapes? Which is higher quality?

A

Criolla Chica and Muscat of Alexandria (Torrontes Riojano)

196
Q

What 3 provinces are located in the north region of Argentina?

A

Salta
Tucuman
Catamarca

197
Q

What’s La Rioja’s famous wine region?

A

Famatina Valley

198
Q

Chenin Blanc is the principal grape in what parts of southern Mendoza?

A

San Rafael
General Alvear

199
Q

What are the two departments of Mendoza that provide the best traditional sites for Malbec?

A

Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu

200
Q

The Uco Valley is named after

A

The Uco River, duh

Uco Trees all along the valley

Pre-Columbian native chief who introduced irrigation here $

Bar Uco, local’s favorite wine bar serving slurps and slaps daily

201
Q

What are the aging minimums for white and red, Reserva and Gran Rerserva?

A

White Reserva ________ 6mo

Red Reserva _________ 12mo

White Gran Reserva _______ 1 yr

Red Gran Reserva ______ 2 yr

202
Q

Salta, Tucuman, Catamarca are apart of what IG?

A

Calchaquies Valley

203
Q

Match the winemaker with their corresponding Argentine winery

A

Michel Rolland ____: Colomé c
Susana Bilbao ____: Cheval des Andes d
Donald Hess ____: Etchert a
Pierre Lurton ____: Domino del Plata b

204
Q

95% of Argentina Wine Production is in what Regional IG?

205
Q

What are the 2 DOCs of Argentina?

A

Luján de Cuyo, San Rafael

206
Q

What’s a sub-IG of Uco Valley IG? Can you name them all?

A

Tupungato IG, Tunuyan IG, San Carlos IG

207
Q

What are the aging requirements of Lujan de Cuyo DOC?

A

24 mo. min age, 12 mo. in oak barrel

208
Q

Name a producer that labels Lujan de Cuyo DOC.

A

Luigi Bosca

Nieto Senetiner

209
Q

What Argentinian wind blows down from the mountains and keeps vineyards phylloxera/disease-free? What time of year is it the strongest? What negative effect can it have on grape-growing?

A

a. Zonda – a fierce dusty, host afternoon wind

b. In early Spring, late Summer

c. Can adversely impact flowering

210
Q

Where do we find Michel Rolland’s Argentinian projects? What are they?

A

a. Cafayate, Salta

b. Bodegas Etchart (Brought Rolland to Argentina)

c. Yacochuya (Bodegas Etchart’s new project, Rolland part owner)

d. Clos de los Siete (Uco Valley)

e. Mariflor (Malbec, Pinot Noir)

211
Q

What viticultural area of Mendoza is referred to as “Primera Zona” by the locals?

A

a. Lujan de Cuyo + the department of Maipu make up what’s considered the most high-quality, traditional region, just south of the city of San Juan

212
Q

a. Lujan de Cuyo + the department of Maipu make up what’s considered the most high-quality, traditional region, just south of the city of San Juan

A

Terrazas de los Andes and Cheval Blanc

213
Q

What are Argentinian laws regarding varietal labeling as well as blends?

A

a. Varietals bottlings must be a min 85% of listed varietal

b. And any varietal mentioned on the label must constitute at lease 20% of the blend

214
Q

What are the two highest elevation districts of Lujan de Cuyo?

A

a. Las Compuertas

b. Vistalba

215
Q

What pink-skinned varieties occupy 25-30% of Argentina’s vineyards? What are these grapes largely used for?

A

a. Cereza

b. Criolla Chica

c. Criolla Grande

d. Inexpensive wine and grape concentrate

216
Q

Espaldera was a vine-training system brought to Argentina by European immigrants, what European name do we know it as?

A

a. Double Cordon

217
Q

What is the term for high-altitude vineyards in Argentina?

A

Altura Vineyards

218
Q

In which region of Argentina is the wine-producing subregion of Cafayate located?

219
Q

What is the name of the traditional Argentine barbecue often enjoyed with wine?

220
Q

What is the name of the traditional Argentine wine variety made from the Pedro Giménez grape?

221
Q

Which region of Argentina is known for its high-quality Syrah/Shiraz wines?

222
Q

What is the term for the traditional Argentine wine vessel used for aging wine?

223
Q

Which Argentine region is famous for its production of sparkling wine using the Charmat method?

224
Q

Which Argentine region is known for its production of Bordeaux-style blends?

225
Q

Most popular spirit/liquor drank throughout Argentina? How is it usually enjoyed?

A

Fernet mixed with Coke

226
Q

What famous sparkling house owned by LVMH has a base near Lujan de Cuyo?

227
Q

Which variant of Torrontes is the most widely cultivated?

228
Q

What is the southernmost IG in Argentina?

229
Q

Where is the Adrianna vineyard located, what is notable about it, and which producer has multiple bottles bearing the vineyard name?

A

Tupungato IG (Uco Valley); high elevation (1,450 ft); Catena Zapata

230
Q

In which IG would you find the southern hemisphere’s* highest elevation vineyard?

A

Jujuy (Moya vineyard @ 10,922 ft)

	*Was world's highest vineyard until just recently- now in Tibet
231
Q

Where is the Colomé estate located? Name their extremely high-elevation Malbec bottling.

A

Salta; Altura Máxima

232
Q
A

Bodega Catena Zapata

233
Q

Bodega Chacra’s Mainque project producing Chardonnay is a collaboration between owner Pierro Incisa della Rocchetta & what famed Burgundian producer?

A

Jean Marc Roulot

234
Q

What is Chimichurri?

A

Finely chopped parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano

235
Q

Name two features of Mendoza that allow for most of their vines to be own-rooted: t

A

the Zonda wind, the sandy well-drained soil

236
Q

What term is used for the VSP-method commonly used in Argentina?

237
Q

What is the local term for the alluvial soils of Mendoza upon which the majority of vines are planted?

238
Q

This subregion of Chubut has the world’s southernmost vineyard and winery. Name either:

A

subregion: Sarmiento; producer: Otronia

239
Q

Gualtallary is a subregion of ______ which is a subregion of ______ Valley

A

Gualtallary is a subregion of Tupungato which is a subregion of Uco Valley

240
Q

Name the only two DOC’s in Argentina and the year they were created.

A

Luján de Cuyo, 1989
San Rafael, 2007

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