Argentina Flashcards
What is the Zonda
A strong, dry wind that blows down from the Andes, keeping vineyards dry
Main white grapes in Argentina (3)
Torrontés
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Main red grapes in Argentina (5)
Malbec
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Tempranillo
Where in Argentina are the wine regions located
internal portion of the country abutting the Andes Mountains
Major rivers in Argentina
Salado in Salta
Tunuyán and Mendoza Rivers in Mendoza
Colorado in Río Negro
Argentina climate
Continental with influences from the Andes
Some Atlantic influence in Patagonia
What do the high altitude vineyards in Argentina result in
create thicker grape skins due to being so much closer to the sun
Argentina soils
range from thin topsoils over limestone to sand and clay-based alluvial near the river basins
When were the first European grape cuttings planted in Mendoza by Father Cedrón at the Santiago del Estro missionary
1556
What year did the National Viticulture Institute (INV) create the GI and IPO systems in Argentina
1999
Aging: What does Reserva indicate on an Argentinian wine label (for white and for red)
White: 6 months
Red: 1 year for reds
Aging: What does Gran Reserva indicate on an Argentinian wine label (for white and for red)
White: 1 year
Red: 2 years
IPO (Indication of Provenance) in Argentina
Larger regions producing table wines. When labeled with IP 80% of the fruit must come from that stated region
IG (Indicación Geográfica) in Argentina
Smaller, higher quality regions focused on terroir
DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin) in Argentina
Similar to French AOCs. This regulates geographical and production limits. As of 2022, there are only 2 DOCs, both for Malbec
