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1
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What region of Argentina has the highest total area of plantings

A

Cuyo

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What is the Zhonda

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A dry dusty fierce wind that blows in from the Andes mountains

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What effects does the Zhonda have on the vineyards of Argentina

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It dries the vineyards but also slows flowering process

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4
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What is the source of water for most irrigation in Argentina

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Andes snowmelt

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What are the min. aging requirements for ‘Reserva’ wines in Argentina

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White - 6 months
Red - 12 months

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What are the min. aging requirements for ‘Gran Reserva’ wines in Argentina

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White - 12 months
Red - 24 months

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7
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What is the climate of Salta

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Cool alpine

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What is the main sub-region of Salta IG

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Cafayate

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What is the most planted white varietal of Salta IG

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Torrontes

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10
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What is the elevation range of Salta IG vineyards

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1,280-3,100m above sea level

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What are the four IG of the North Region Argentina

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Catamarca IG
Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Tucuman IG

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12
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What is the main subregion of Catamarca IG

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Tinogasta

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What varietals dominate red plantings in Jujuy IG

A

Malbec
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is the white varietal of Jujuy IG

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Sauvignon Blanc

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What varietals are planted in Tucumán IG

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Malbec
Torrontes
Cabernet Sauvignon

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What are the three subregions of Cuyo IG

A

La Rioja Argentina
Mendoza
San Juan

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17
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What subregion of Rioja Argentina is known for high quality wines

A

Valles del Famatina

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What is the most planted varietal in San Juan IG

A

Malbec

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19
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What is the most planted white varietal in San Juan IG

A

Pedro Giménez

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20
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What is the climate of San Juan IG

A

Hot arid continental climate

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21
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What is the local synonym for Bonarda in San Juan IG

A

Barbera Bonarda

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What is the largest region of production in Argentina

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Mendoza

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What is the climate of Mendoza

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Arid continental

24
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What are the main soils of Mendoza IG

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Alluvial & Sand above Clay

25
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What is the most important sub-region of Mendoza IG

A

Luján de Cuyo

26
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What is the requirement for labelling a wine Lujan de Cuyo DOC

A

Must be 100% Malbec

27
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What is the principle white varietal of San Rafael

A

Chenin Blanc

28
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What white varietal is growing in popularity for quality wine in Uco Valley

A

Semillon

29
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What is the IG of Central Argentina Region

A

Cordoba Argentina IG

30
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What is the most planted red varietal in Cordoba Argentina IG

A

Merlot

31
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What are the 3 major regions within Patagonia IG for wine production

A

Neuquen IG
Rio Negro IG
Chabut (two sub-IGs)

32
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What major un-recognized province is located within the Patagonia IG

A

La Pampa

33
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What varietals are popular in Neuquen IG

A

Malbec
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon

34
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What is the climate of Neuquen IG

A

Semi-arid continental

35
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What is the climate of Rio Negro IG

A

Semi-arid continental

36
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What are the two IGs of Chabut

A

Sarmiento IG
Trevelin IG

37
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What region in Patagonia is Bodega Chacra located in

A

Rio Negro IG

38
Q

Which producer was the first to plant Gualtallary vineyard

A

Chandon

39
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What region is Gualtallary located in

A

Uco Valley

40
Q

What producer in Bordeaux owns Cheval des Andes

A

Cheval Blanc

41
Q

What are the 5 regions of Mendoza

A

Primera Zona
North Mendoza
South Mendoza
East Mendoza
Uco Valley

42
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In which region of Mendoza is Lujan de Cuyo DOC located

A

Primera Zona

43
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In which region of Mendoza is Maipú IG located

A

Primera Zona

44
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In which region of Mendoza is San Rafael DOC located

A

South Mendoza

45
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In which region of Mendoza is Guaymallen IG located

A

North Mendoza

46
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In which region of Mendoza is Las Heras IG located

A

North Mendoza

47
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In which region of Mendoza is Lavalle-Desierto de Lavalle IG located

A

North Mendoza

48
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In which region of Mendoza is General Alvear IG located

A

South Mendoza

49
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In which region of Mendoza is Rivadavia IG located

A

East Mendoza

50
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In which region of Mendoza is Junin IG located

A

East Mendoza

51
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In which region of Mendoza is Santa Rosa IG located

A

East Mendoza

52
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In which region of Mendoza is La Paz IG located

A

East Mendoza

53
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In which region of Mendoza is Tupungato IG located

A

Uco Valley

54
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In which region of Mendoza is Tunuyan IG located

A

Uco Valley

55
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In which region of Mendoza is San Carlos IG located

A

Uco Valley

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