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The Regions in Argentina

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

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How many DOC in Argentina and where?

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

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Natural factors of Argentina

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

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Irrigation method in Argentina

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Furrow (flood) irrigation.

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Synonym of Criolla Chica

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

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What are the 3 types of Torrontes?

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Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Samjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino

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Highest wine region in Argentina

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Jujuy (1250m - 3329m)

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Sub-region of North Region

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Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán

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Sub-region of Salta

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Cachi, Melinos, San Carlos, Cafayate

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Sub-region of Catamarca

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Santa Maria, Belen, Poman, Tinagosta

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Sub-region of Jujuy

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Quebrada de Humahuaca

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Sub-region of Tucumán

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Tafi

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Sub-region of Center Region

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Cordoba Argentina

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Sub-region of Córdoba Argentina

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

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Northernmost region in Argentina

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Jujuy/Salta

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Sub-regions of Cuyo

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La Rioja, Mendoza, San Juan

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Sub-region of San Juan

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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

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Sub-region of La Rioja

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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

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Sub-Region of Patagonia?

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La Pampa, Rio Negro, Neuquén, Trevalin

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Sub-Regions of Atlantic Region?

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

21
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What are the regions in Mendoza?

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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)

22
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Has Phylloxera affected Argentina?

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Yes, but a very weak strain.

23
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What does Bodegas Chacra focus on, and where are they based?

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Rio Negro (Patagonia). Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.

24
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Cheval de los Andes is partnered between which producers?

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

25
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In which year was the GI system created in Argentina?

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1999

26
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Crossing of Malbec?

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Prunelard X Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

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Crossing of Torrontes Riojano & Sanjuanino?

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Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria

28
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What are the 2 single vineyard site of Catena Zapata?

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Adrianna, Nicasia

29
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Synonyms of Bonarda?

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

30
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Most planted white grapes in Argentina?

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Pedro Giménez

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Ageing requirement of Argentina’s Reserva and Gran Reserva?

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Reserva:
White - 6 months
Red - 1 year

Gran Reserva:
White - 1 year
Red - 2 years

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First vintage of Cheval des Andes?

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2001

33
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Who owns Trivento?

A

Concha y Toro

34
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First vintage of Nicolas Catena Zapata?

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1997

35
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Where is Gualtallary located at?

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Tupungato, Uco Valley.

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What is the crossing of Cereza?

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Muscat of Alexandria x Criolla Chica

37
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Where is Altamira located at?

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San Carlos, Uco Valley

38
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Who owns Luca Winery

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Laura Catena

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