Argentina Flashcards
What region of Argentina has the highest total area of plantings
Cuyo
What is the Zhonda
A dry dusty fierce wind that blows in from the Andes mountains
What effects does the Zhonda have on the vineyards of Argentina
It dries the vineyards but also slows flowering process
What is the source of water for most irrigation in Argentina
Andes snowmelt
What are the min. aging requirements for ‘Reserva’ wines in Argentina
White - 6 months
Red - 12 months
What are the min. aging requirements for ‘Gran Reserva’ wines in Argentina
White - 12 months
Red - 24 months
What is the climate of Salta
Cool alpine
What is the main sub-region of Salta IG
Cafayate
What is the most planted white varietal of Salta IG
Torrontes
What is the elevation range of Salta IG vineyards
1,280-3,100m above sea level
What are the four IG of the North Region Argentina
Catamarca IG
Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Tucuman IG
What is the main subregion of Catamarca IG
Tinogasta
What varietals dominate red plantings in Jujuy IG
Malbec
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the white varietal of Jujuy IG
Sauvignon Blanc
What varietals are planted in Tucumán IG
Malbec
Torrontes
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the three subregions of Cuyo IG
La Rioja Argentina
Mendoza
San Juan
What subregion of Rioja Argentina is known for high quality wines
Valles del Famatina
What is the most planted varietal in San Juan IG
Malbec
What is the most planted white varietal in San Juan IG
Pedro Giménez
What is the climate of San Juan IG
Hot arid continental climate
What is the local synonym for Bonarda in San Juan IG
Barbera Bonarda
What is the largest region of production in Argentina
Mendoza