Argentina Flashcards
What is the overall climate of Argentina’s wine growing zones
Continental
What wind from the Andes helps dry vineyards and mitigate disease pressure
The Zhonda
What provides water necessary for irrigation in Argentina’s wine regions
Andes snowmelt
What is the Zhonda
Fierce dusty wind that blows in from the Andes drying vineyards but adversely slowing flowering
What is the minimum aging required for white Reserva wines in Argentina
Min. 6 months
What is the minimum aging required for red Reserva wines in Argentina
Min. 1 year aging
What is the minimum aging required for white Gran Reserva wines in Argentina
Min. 1 year aging
What is the minimum aging required for red Gran Reserva wines in Argentina
Min. 2 years aging
What is the climate of Salta
Cool alpine
What white grape is Salta known for
Torrontés
What two red grapes are common in Salta
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the notable sub region of Salta
Cafayate
Where is Catamarca located
Just south of Salta
What is the primary grape varietal of Catamarca
Salta
What are the three main red grapes planted in Catamarca
Malbec
Bonarda
Syrah
What is the main sub region of La Rioja (Argentina)
Famatina Valley
What are the two main grape varietals of La Rioja (Argentina)
Torrontés
Malbec
What is the climate of San Juan
Hot continental
What are the three main red grapes planted in San Juan Argentina
Malbec
Syrah
Bonarda
What is the synonym for Bonarda in San Juan
Barbera Bonarda
What are a large percentage of grapes grown in San Juan used for
Brandy, Vermouth, and fortified wines
What is the largest wine region in Argentina
Mendoza
What are the soils of Mendoza
Alluvial & sand over clay
What is the most planted grape varietal of Mendoza
Malbec
What is Mendoza’s most important sub-region
Luján de Cuyo
What is the average altitude of quality vineyards in Luján de Cuyo
1000+ meters
What is the minimum percentage Malbec required for wines to be labeled Luján de Cuyo DOC
100%
What is the main white grape of San Rafael in Mendoza
Chenin Blanc
What are the main red grape varietals of San Rafael in Mendoza
Malbec
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon
What white grape is growing in popularity and plantings in Uco Valley
Semillon
What are the two main red grape varietals of Uco Valley
Malbec
Bonarda
What are the three major sub-regions of Patagonia
Río Negro
Chabut
Neuquén
What are the soils of Patagonia
Chalk
What are the main two white grapes of Patagonia
Semillon
Chardonnay
What style of wine is Patagonia known for
Cool-climate expressions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnaym Malbec, and Cabernet
Above and beyond general wine law,
what two aspects of production are
legally defined for wines labeled Gran
Reserva in Argentina
Minimum aging requirements
Specific authorized grapes
What is the average altitude at which the
majority of vineyards in Mendoza are
planted
900 meters
