Argentina Flashcards

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5th largest producer in the world

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Argentina

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Main varieties in Argentina

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Syrah
Merlot

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Johannesberg
riesling
Muscat

Local: Torrontez / Bonarda / Criolla

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Andes effect (Argentina)

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Rainshadow = no rain
Provide water for irrigation = flood in the past, now drip irrigation
Provide Altitude

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Argentina’s soils

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higher altitude = large stones and sand

lower down = smaller stones and sand

lower level of the mountains = fine soil and sand rich in limestone

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4 economic regions of Argentina

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  • North region
  • Cuyo region
  • Patagonia
  • Atlantic region
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2 DOC’s in Argentina

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since 2019

Lujan de Cujo / San Rafael

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North Region (Argentina)

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Between 1530-3111m asl
Arid climate / large diurnal / reliant on irrigation
Sub regions:
- Jujuy (Torrontes)
- Salta
- Catamarca

Main varieties: Malbec, Cab Sav, Tannat, Torrontez, Merlot, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda, Moscatel

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Cujo region (Argentina)

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Sub regions:
- La Rioja (Malbec, Torrontez)
- San Juan (Syrah, Bonarda, Malbec, Chardonnay)
- Mendoza (2/3 of total production)

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Patagonia

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Most southerly region

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Atlantic (Argentina)

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Newest region / around Buenos Aires

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Criolla grapes

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crossing of grapes introduced by the Missionaries in the 16th century

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Cafayate

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Salta - northern region - Argentina

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