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 Bonarda

Answer 5

Douce Noir, Charbono

Question 6

Synonym of Criolla Chica

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are the 3 types of Torrontes?

Answer 7

Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Samjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino

Question 8

Highest wine region in Argentina

Answer 8

Jujuy (1250m - 3329m)

Question 9

Sub-region of North Region

Answer 9

Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán

Question 10

Sub-region of Salta

Answer 10

Cachi, Melinos, San Carlos, Cafayate

Question 11

Sub-region of Catamarca

Answer 11

Santa Maria, Belen, Poman, Tinagosta

Question 12

Sub-region of Jujuy

Answer 12

Quebrada de Humahuaca

Question 13

Sub-region of Tucumán

Answer 13

Tafi

Question 14

Sub-region of Center Region

Answer 14

Cordoba Argentina

Question 15

Sub-region of Córdoba Argentina

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Northernmost region in Argentina

Answer 16

Jujuy/Salta

Question 17

Sub-regions of Cuyo

Answer 17

La Rioja, Mendoza, San Juan

Question 18

Sub-region of San Juan

Answer 18

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 19

Sub-region of La Rioja

Answer 19

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 20

Sub-Region of Patagonia?

Answer 20

La Pampa, Rio Negro, Neuquén, Trevalin

Question 21

Sub-Regions of Atlantic Region?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What are the regions in Mendoza?

Answer 22

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 23

Has Phylloxera affected Argentina?

Answer 23

Yes, but a very weak strain.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Rio Negro (Patagonia). Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.

Question 25

Cheval de los Andes is partnered between which producers?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

In which year was the GI system created in Argentina?

Answer 26

1999

Question 27

Crossing of Malbec?

Answer 27

Prunelard X Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

Question 28

Crossing of Torrontes Riojano & Sanjuanino?

Answer 28

Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria