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1
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What is the Zonda?

A

a fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering.

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Name the 6 main red grapes of Argentina in ascending order of importance

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo

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What is the Bonarda grape known as in the Savoie?

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Corbeau

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What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

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Pedro Giminez

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What is the Mendoza Chardonnay clone prone to?

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Millerandage

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What does Reserva mean on a label in Argentina for white and red wines

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Implies a minimum 6 months of aging for white wines and one year for reds

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What does Gran Reserva mean on a label in Argentina for white and red wines

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Indicates at least one year of ageing for whites and two for reds.

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What are the 3 seperate varieties of Torrontes in Argentina

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Torrontés Riojano is the most widely grown, the most aromatic, and is considered to produce the highest quality wines.
Torrontés Mendocino, the least aromatic, is also the least widely grown
Torrontés Sanjuanino takes the middle ground.

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What are the wine producing provinces of Cuyo?

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La Rioja IG
Mendoza IG
San Juan IG
San Luis IG

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What is the most famous wine region within La Rioja IG?

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Famatina Valley

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What is the most cultivated grape in La Rioja IG?

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Torrontes

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What is the department within the Salta IG that is particularly known for Torrontes?

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Cafayate

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Name some producers from the Cafayate department in Salta

A

Susan Balbo. ‘Crios’ (here and Uco)
Etchart
Yacochuya
Colome

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What wine styles has the San Juan IG historically been known for

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Hot climate ,makes it ideal for brandy and vermouth production. The region’s sherry-style wines are reasonably good in quality.

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What is the most famous estate in Patagonia (Río Negro IG?)

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Bodegas Chacra, spearheaded by the family behind Sassicaia (Piero Incisa della Rocchetta) they make ulttra premium Pinot Noir from Rio Negra. Winemaker is Jean-Marc Roulot

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Terrazas de los Andes is partnered with what Bordeaux estate to produce wine in Mendoza?

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Chateau Cheval Blanc

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What white grape variety is prominent in the Southern Mendoza department of San Rafael?

A

Chenin Blanc

18
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Where does Argentina rank in world wine production volume?

A

5th

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What is the predominant variety in San Juan?

A

Syrah

20
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What is Clos de los Siete

A

Clos de los Siete is an oasis comprised of seven vineyards in the foothills of the Andes ner Vista Flores in Tunuyan, south of Mendoza. Managed by Michel Rolland, Clos de los Siete is a venture bringing togethe a team of men and women who share a passion for wine and for Argentina. Clos de los Siete benefits from their extensive knowledge and their commitment to create a truly great Argentinian wine.

21
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What percentage of wine consumed in Argentina is red?

A

80%

22
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Douce noir is an alias for which grape?

A

Bonarda

23
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What Mendoza subzones are known as the best for malbec?

A
  • Lujan de Cuyo
  • Maipu
24
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What is the annual rainfall of Mendoza?

A

8.8 in

25
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What region was the site of Argentina’s first vineyards?

A

La Rioja

26
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What is the altitude of the Aguascalientes region?

A

1800 - 2000 m

27
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What is the soil type in Mendoza?

A

Loose alluvial sand over clay

28
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Where is Bodega del Fin del Mundo located?

A

Neuquen IG, Patagonia, Argentina

29
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Colome and Bodegas Etchart are located in which IG?

A

Salta

30
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What is the average elevation of vineyards in Argentina?

A

900 m

31
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What percentage of Maipo Valley is dedicated to cabernet?

A

50%

32
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In what province is Mendoza located?

A

Cuyo

33
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What region is home to the highest elevation vineyard in the world?

A

Jujuy, Argentina (3329 m)

34
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What are Argentina’s 3 main winegrowing regions?

A
  • Salta
  • Cuyo
  • Patagonia
35
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Bodega Chacra and Bodega Noemia are located in which IG?

A

Rio Negro, Patagonia

36
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What is the 2nd most planted red grape in Argentina?

A

bonarda

37
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What is the primary soil type in Patagonia?

A

chalky

38
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What is the 2nd largest wine producing region in Argentina?

A

San Juan IG

39
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At what time of year is the zonda most active?

A

late spring/early summer

40
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List 5 producers in Mendoza

A
  • Achaval Ferrer
  • Catena Zapata
  • Chandon
  • Cheval des Andes
  • Fabre Montmayou
  • Susana Balbo
  • Terrazas de los Andes
  • Trapiche
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What are the 3 IG subregions of Patagonia?

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  • Rio Negro
  • Nequen
  • Trevelin

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