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1
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What is Argentina’s principal native variety?

A

Torrontes

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2
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What is the most widely planted white grape variety in Argentina?

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Pedro Gimenez

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Name other varietals planted in Argentina.

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Cereza
Criolla Chica
Criolla Grande

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4
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What are the ageing requirements for Argentina’s Reserva and Gran Reserva?

A

Reserva:
White - 6 months
Red - 12 months
Gran Reserva:
White - 1 year
Red - 2 years

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What are the 3 major winemaking regions of Argentina?

A

North Region
Cuyo IG
Patagonia IG

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What are the winemaking provinces in North Region?

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Catamarca IG
Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Tucuman IG
Valles Calchaquíes IG

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What is the principal sub region of Salta?

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Cafayate

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What’s the climate categorised as in Salta IG?

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Subtropical Highland

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9
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What are the winemaking provinces in Cuyo IG?

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La Rioja (New Cuyo) IG
Mendoza IG
San Juan IG
San Luis IG

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What is the main subregion in La Rioja IG?

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Famatina Valley IG

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11
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What is the main subregion in San Juan IG?

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Valle de Tulum IG

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12
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What are the regions of Mendoza?

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Primera Zona
North Mendoza
South Mendoza
East Mendoza
Uco Valley IG

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13
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Where is producer Bodega Colomé located?

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Salta, very high vineyards around 3,000 metres above sea level.

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What are the departments of South Mendoza?

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San Rafael DOC
General Alvear IG

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What are the departments of Uco Valley IG?

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Tupungato IG
Tunuyán IG
San Carlos IG

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16
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What are the departments of the Primera Zona?

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Luján de Cuyo DOC
Maipú IG
Godoy Cruz IG

17
Q

What are the two DOC’s of Argentina?

A

Lujan de Cuyo
San Rafael

18
Q

What are the winemaking provinces of Patagonia IG?

A

La Pampa
Neuquén IG
Río Negro IG
Chubut

19
Q

What is the main subregion of Rio Negro IG?

A

General Roca

20
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What are principal producers in Rio Negro IG?

A

Bodega Chacra, Bodega Noemia, Humberto Canale, Infinitus

21
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What are main geographical features in Mendoza IG?

A

Andes Mountains, Mendoza River, Diamante River, Tunuyán River, Atuel River

22
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Describe the climate in Mendoza and the role of the Andes within.

A

Arid continental/ desert-like climate.
The Andes causes a ‘rain shadow’ effect. Andes’ melt water also provides for irrigation water.

23
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What is the name of the hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in late Spring/ early Summer?

A

Zonda

24
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What are principal producers in Mendoza?

A

Catena Zapata
Zuccardi
Achaval Ferrer
Cheval des Andes
Bodegas Weinert

25
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What are principal grape varieties in Mendoza?

A

Malbec
Bonarda
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon

26
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What’s the only allowed grape variety in Lujan de Cuyo IG?

A

100% Malbec

27
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Describe the soils in Mendoza.

A

Loose, alluvial sand over clay. Free of phylloxera. Vines are on their own rootstocks.

28
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What is a grape synonym for Bonarda?

A

Corbeau (Savoie)

29
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What is the principal grape of San Rafael DOC?

A

Chenin Blanc

30
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What are principal white varieties in Uco Valley?

A

Chardonnay
Semillon

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