Argentina

Question 1

Andes

Answer 1

makes rain shadow

Question 2

altitude

Answer 2

many of best vinyeards at or above 1,000M

Question 3

Parral

Answer 3

pergola system still used (for Torrontes)
lifts grapes away from hot ground
shades grapes

Question 4

Hail

Answer 4

issue, especially in mendoza
make hail nets
have vineyards in different locations

Question 5

Climate

Answer 5

dry

Question 6

Flagship red rgape

Answer 6

Malbec, made as varietal and as blend

Question 7

Bonarda

Answer 7

second most planted black grape

Question 8

Torrontes

Answer 8

signature white grape
best in Cafayete region of Salta (high altitude)
fruity / floral perfume, refreshing

Question 9

Salta Provence

Answer 9

Most N region, can be over 3,000M
best part = Cafayete region (Torrontes)

Question 10

Mendoza Provence

Answer 10

dominates argentina winemaking
majority of wine produced
desert conditions
often blended for diff climates

Question 11

cafayete

Answer 11

in salta provence
high altitude
know for torrontes grape

Question 12

Best regions in Mendoza Provence

Answer 12

Central Mendoza (Lujan de Cuyo)
Uco Valley (SW Mendoza) - cool nights

Question 13

San Juan Provence

Answer 13

Especially known for Syrah