Argentina

Question 1

The Regions in Argentina

Answer 1

(North to South) North Region, Center Region, Cuyo, Patagonia, Atlantic

Question 2

How many DOC in Argentina and where?

Answer 2

2, San Rafael & Lujan de Cuyo. Both in Mendoza.

Question 3

Natural factors of Argentina

Answer 3

Andes Mountain, to the west.
Zonda wind, warm dry wind.

Question 4

Irrigation method in Argentina

Answer 4

Furrow (flood) irrigation.

Question 5

Synonym of Criolla Chica

Answer 5

País (Chile), Mission (USA), Listan Prieto (Spain)

Question 6

What are the 3 types of Torrontes?

Answer 6

Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Samjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino

Question 7

Highest wine region in Argentina

Answer 7

Jujuy (1250m - 3329m)

Question 8

Sub-region of North Region

Answer 8

Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán

Question 9

Sub-region of Salta

Answer 9

Cachi, Melinos, San Carlos, Cafayate

Question 10

Sub-region of Catamarca

Answer 10

Santa Maria, Belen, Poman, Tinagosta

Question 11

Sub-region of Jujuy

Answer 11

Quebrada de Humahuaca

Question 12

Sub-region of Tucumán

Answer 12

Tafi

Question 13

Sub-region of Center Region

Answer 13

Cordoba Argentina

Question 14

Sub-region of Córdoba Argentina

Answer 14

Colon, Calamuchita, San Javier, Ischilin, Tulumba, Santa Maria

Question 15

Northernmost region in Argentina

Answer 15

Jujuy/Salta

Question 16

Sub-regions of Cuyo

Answer 16

La Rioja, Mendoza, San Juan

Question 17

Sub-region of San Juan

Answer 17

Albardón, Angaco, Calingasta (includes the Barreal district IG), Caucete, Chimbas, Iglesia, Jáchal, Pocito, Rawson, Rivadavia, San Martín, Santa Lucía, Sarmiento (includes the Valle del Pedernal district IG), Ullum, Valle Fértil, Zonda

Question 18

Sub-region of La Rioja

Answer 18

Arauco, Castro Barros, Chilecito, Famatina (includes the Valle de Chañarmuyo IG), Felipe Varela, General Lamadrid (includes the Castelli district IG), San Blas de los Sauces, Sanagasta, Vinchina

Question 19

Sub-Region of Patagonia?

Answer 19

La Pampa, Rio Negro, Neuquén, Trevalin

Question 20

Sub-Regions of Atlantic Region?

Answer 20

Bueno Aires (Chapadmalal, Villa Ventana, Medanos, Balcarce)

Question 21

What are the regions in Mendoza?

Answer 21

Primera Zone: Lujan de Cuyo (Agrelo, Perdriel, Las Compuertas, Vistalba), Maipu (Las Barrancas, Cruz de Piedra, Lunlunta, El Paraíso, Russel), Godoy Cruz

North Mendoza: Guaymallén, Las Heras, Lavalle-Desierto de Lavalle

South Mendoza: San Rafael, General Alvear

East Mendonza: Rivadavia, Junín, San Martín, Santa Rosa, La Paz

Uco Valley: Tupungato (El Peral), Tunuyan (San Pablo, Los Chacayes, Vista Flores), San Carlos (La Consulta, Paraje Altamira, El Cepillo)

Question 22

Has Phylloxera affected Argentina?

Answer 22

Yes, but a very weak strain.

Question 23

What does Bodegas Chacra focus on, and where are they based?

Answer 23

Rio Negro (Patagonia). Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.

Question 24

Cheval de los Andes is partnered between which producers?

Answer 24

Cheval Blanc (Bordeaux) & Terrazas de los Andes (Mendoza)

Question 25

In which year was the GI system created in Argentina?

Answer 25

1999

Question 26

Crossing of Malbec?

Answer 26

Prunelard X Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

Question 27

Crossing of Torrontes Riojano & Sanjuanino?

Answer 27

Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria

Question 28

What are the 2 single vineyard site of Catena Zapata?

Answer 28

Adrianna, Nicasia

Question 29

Synonyms of Bonarda?

Answer 29

Charbono (USA), Corbeau/Duoce Noire (Savoie)

Question 30

Most planted white grapes in Argentina?

Answer 30

Pedro Giménez

Question 31

Ageing requirement of Argentina’s Reserva and Gran Reserva?

Answer 31

Reserva: White - 6 months Red - 1 year Gran Reserva: White - 1 year Red - 2 years

Question 32

First vintage of Cheval des Andes?

Answer 32

2001

Question 33

Who owns Trivento?

Answer 33

Concha y Toro

Question 34

First vintage of Nicolas Catena Zapata?

Answer 34

1997

Question 35

Where is Gualtallary located at?

Answer 35

Tupungato, Uco Valley.

Question 36

What is the crossing of Cereza?

Answer 36

Muscat of Alexandria x Criolla Chica

Question 37

Where is Altamira located at?

Answer 37

San Carlos, Uco Valley

Question 38

Who owns Luca Winery

Answer 38

Laura Catena

Question 39

Producers based in Salta?

Answer 39

Cafayate: Bodega Etchart, Yacochuya (by Michel Rolland)

Question 40

Producer based in Rio Negro?

Answer 40

Bodega Chacra (by Sassicaia), Bodega Noemia (Cinzano family)

Question 41

Producers based in Mendoza

Answer 41

Achaval Ferrer, Familia Zuccardi, Catena Zapata, Clos de la Siete (by Michel Rolland), Susana Balbo, Terrazes de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Trapiche, Trivento (by Concha y Toro)