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Argentina Flashcards

1
Q

What is the overall climate of Argentina’s wine growing zones

A

Continental

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2
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What wind from the Andes helps dry vineyards and mitigate disease pressure

A

The Zhonda

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3
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What provides water necessary for irrigation in Argentina’s wine regions

A

Andes snowmelt

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4
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What is the Zhonda

A

Fierce dusty wind that blows in from the Andes drying vineyards but adversely slowing flowering

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5
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What is the minimum aging required for white Reserva wines in Argentina

A

Min. 6 months

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6
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What is the minimum aging required for red Reserva wines in Argentina

A

Min. 1 year aging

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7
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What is the minimum aging required for white Gran Reserva wines in Argentina

A

Min. 1 year aging

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8
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What is the minimum aging required for red Gran Reserva wines in Argentina

A

Min. 2 years aging

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9
Q

What is the climate of Salta

A

Cool alpine

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10
Q

What white grape is Salta known for

A

Torrontés

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11
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What two red grapes are common in Salta

A

Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon

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12
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What is the notable sub region of Salta

A

Cafayate

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13
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Where is Catamarca located

A

Just south of Salta

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14
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What is the primary grape varietal of Catamarca

A

Salta

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15
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What are the three main red grapes planted in Catamarca

A

Malbec
Bonarda
Syrah

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16
Q

What is the main sub region of La Rioja (Argentina)

A

Famatina Valley

17
Q

What are the two main grape varietals of La Rioja (Argentina)

A

Torrontés
Malbec

18
Q

What is the climate of San Juan

A

Hot continental

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20
Q

What are the three main red grapes planted in San Juan Argentina

A

Malbec
Syrah
Bonarda

21
Q

What is the synonym for Bonarda in San Juan

A

Barbera Bonarda

22
Q

What are a large percentage of grapes grown in San Juan used for

A

Brandy, Vermouth, and fortified wines

23
Q

What is the largest wine region in Argentina

A

Mendoza

24
Q

What are the soils of Mendoza

A

Alluvial & sand over clay

25
Q

What is the most planted grape varietal of Mendoza

A

Malbec

26
Q

What is Mendoza’s most important sub-region

A

Luján de Cuyo

27
Q

What is the average altitude of quality vineyards in Luján de Cuyo

A

1000+ meters

28
Q

What is the minimum percentage Malbec required for wines to be labeled Luján de Cuyo DOC

A

100%

29
Q

What is the main white grape of San Rafael in Mendoza

A

Chenin Blanc

30
Q

What are the main red grape varietals of San Rafael in Mendoza

A

Malbec
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon

31
Q

What white grape is growing in popularity and plantings in Uco Valley

A

Semillon

32
Q

What are the two main red grape varietals of Uco Valley

A

Malbec
Bonarda

33
Q

What are the three major sub-regions of Patagonia

A

Río Negro
Chabut
Neuquén

34
Q

What are the soils of Patagonia

A

Chalk

35
Q

What are the main two white grapes of Patagonia

A

Semillon
Chardonnay

36
Q

What style of wine is Patagonia known for

A

Cool-climate expressions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnaym Malbec, and Cabernet

37
Q

Above and beyond general wine law,
what two aspects of production are
legally defined for wines labeled Gran
Reserva in Argentina

A

Minimum aging requirements
Specific authorized grapes

38
Q

What is the average altitude at which the
majority of vineyards in Mendoza are
planted

A

900 meters

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