Argentina Flashcards
The Regions in Argentina
(North to South) North Region, Center Region, Cuyo, Patagonia, Atlantic
How many DOC in Argentina and where?
2, San Rafael & Lujan de Cuyo. Both in Mendoza.
Natural factors of Argentina
Andes Mountain, to the west.
Zonda wind, warm dry wind.
Irrigation method in Argentina
Furrow (flood) irrigation.
Synonym of Criolla Chica
País (Chile), Mission (USA), Listan Prieto (Spain)
What are the 3 types of Torrontes?
Torrontes Riojano, Torrontes Samjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino
Highest wine region in Argentina
Jujuy (1250m - 3329m)
Sub-region of North Region
Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán
Sub-region of Salta
Cachi, Melinos, San Carlos, Cafayate
Sub-region of Catamarca
Santa Maria, Belen, Poman, Tinagosta
Sub-region of Jujuy
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Sub-region of Tucumán
Tafi
Sub-region of Center Region
Cordoba Argentina
Sub-region of Córdoba Argentina
Colon, Calamuchita, San Javier, Ischilin, Tulumba, Santa Maria
Northernmost region in Argentina
Jujuy/Salta
Sub-regions of Cuyo
La Rioja, Mendoza, San Juan
Sub-region of San Juan
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
Sub-region of La Rioja
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
Sub-Region of Patagonia?
La Pampa, Rio Negro, Neuquén, Trevalin
Sub-Regions of Atlantic Region?
Bueno Aires (Chapadmalal, Villa Ventana, Medanos, Balcarce)
What are the regions in Mendoza?
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)
Has Phylloxera affected Argentina?
Yes, but a very weak strain.
What does Bodegas Chacra focus on, and where are they based?
Rio Negro (Patagonia). Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.
Cheval de los Andes is partnered between which producers?
Cheval Blanc (Bordeaux) & Terrazas de los Andes (Mendoza)
In which year was the GI system created in Argentina?
1999
Crossing of Malbec?
Prunelard X Magdeleine Noire des Charentes
Crossing of Torrontes Riojano & Sanjuanino?
Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria
What are the 2 single vineyard site of Catena Zapata?
Adrianna, Nicasia
Synonyms of Bonarda?
Charbono (USA), Corbeau/Duoce Noire (Savoie)
Most planted white grapes in Argentina?
Pedro Giménez
Ageing requirement of Argentina’s Reserva and Gran Reserva?
Reserva:
White - 6 months
Red - 1 year
Gran Reserva:
White - 1 year
Red - 2 years
First vintage of Cheval des Andes?
2001
Who owns Trivento?
Concha y Toro
First vintage of Nicolas Catena Zapata?
1997
Where is Gualtallary located at?
Tupungato, Uco Valley.
What is the crossing of Cereza?
Muscat of Alexandria x Criolla Chica
Where is Altamira located at?
San Carlos, Uco Valley
Who owns Luca Winery
Laura Catena
Producers based in Salta?
Cafayate: Bodega Etchart, Yacochuya (by Michel Rolland)
Producer based in Rio Negro?
Bodega Chacra (by Sassicaia), Bodega Noemia (Cinzano family)
Producers based in Mendoza
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)
