Argentina

Question 1

What planting system will they use?

Answer 1

Parral = pergola system
now more planted in vertical trebles, to avoid sun burnt

Question 2

which mountain is related to Argentina

Answer 2

Andes
- act as a rain shadow, leads to dry growing season

Question 3

What special in the natural factors in Argentina?

Answer 3

1. mountains provide water for irrigation
2. spring frost is an occasional problem
3. summer hail is a regular hazard particularly in Mendoza

Question 4

White grapes in Argentina

Answer 4

1. Chardonnay
2. Sauvignon Blanc
3. Chenin Blanc
4. Vioginer
   5.Pedro Gimenz
5. Torrontes

Question 5

What is special about Torrontes

Answer 5

1. aromatic grape with intense fruits and floral aromas
2. medium body and acidity
3. usually unbaked and fermented in inhert, temperature controlled vessels
4. widely planted
   Best: Cafatyate

Question 6

Black Grape in Argentina

Answer 6

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Merlot
3. Syrah
4. Tempranillo
5. Pinot Noir
6. Malbec
7. Bonarda

Question 7

What is special about Malbec?

Answer 7

1. deep colour, full-bodied, high tannin
2. low attitude: fresh, elegant // high attitude: floral wine
3. Some producers extract more gently = more elegant
4. Common in mature in new oak
5. Premium blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Question 8

What is special about Bonarda?

Answer 8

1. second most planted grape in Argentina
2. late ripening may have high acidity and high tannin
3. medium to deep colour + fruity raspberry + blackberry aroma
4. green concentration + yields are controlled.

Question 9

5 key regions

Answer 9

1. Salta Province
2. La Rioja Province
3. San Juan Province
4. Mendoza Province
5. Rio Negro Province

Question 10

What is the sub-region of Salta Region?

Answer 10

Cafayate Department
- high quality Torrontes / Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 11

What is the wine export labelled in La Rioja Province?

Answer 11

La Rioja Argentina

Question 12

Which part of La Rioja Province creates large volume wine?

Answer 12

Framatina Valley

Question 13

What are the 5 areas of Mendoza Province?

Answer 13

1. Northern and Eastern (inexpensive)
2. Southern (coolest)
   Central
3. Lujan de Cuyo Department (fine Malbec)
4. Maipu Department (inexpensive)
5. Uco Valley (highest in Mendoza)

Question 14

What is the region inside Rio Negro Province?

Answer 14

Patagonia Region

Question 15

What is the dominant water source for most Argentina vineyard?

Answer 15

Drip Irrigation