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What region of Argentina has the highest total area of plantings

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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Valles del Famatina

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What is the most planted varietal in San Juan IG

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Malbec

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What is the most planted white varietal in San Juan IG

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Pedro Giménez

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What is the climate of San Juan IG

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Hot arid continental climate

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

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Barbera Bonarda

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22
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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

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What are the main soils of Mendoza IG

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Alluvial & Sand above Clay

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What is the most important sub-region of Mendoza IG
Luján de Cuyo
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What is the requirement for labelling a wine Lujan de Cuyo DOC
Must be 100% Malbec
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What is the principle white varietal of San Rafael
Chenin Blanc
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What white varietal is growing in popularity for quality wine in Uco Valley
Semillon
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What is the IG of Central Argentina Region
Cordoba Argentina IG
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What is the most planted red varietal in Cordoba Argentina IG
Merlot
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What are the 3 major regions within Patagonia IG for wine production
Neuquen IG Rio Negro IG Chabut (two sub-IGs)
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What major un-recognized province is located within the Patagonia IG
La Pampa
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What varietals are popular in Neuquen IG
Malbec Pinot Noir Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the climate of Neuquen IG
Semi-arid continental
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What is the climate of Rio Negro IG
Semi-arid continental
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What are the two IGs of Chabut
Sarmiento IG Trevelin IG
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What region in Patagonia is Bodega Chacra located in
Rio Negro IG
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Which producer was the first to plant Gualtallary vineyard
Chandon
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What region is Gualtallary located in
Uco Valley
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What producer in Bordeaux owns Cheval des Andes
Cheval Blanc
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What are the 5 regions of Mendoza
Primera Zona North Mendoza South Mendoza East Mendoza Uco Valley
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In which region of Mendoza is Lujan de Cuyo DOC located
Primera Zona
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In which region of Mendoza is Maipú IG located
Primera Zona
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In which region of Mendoza is San Rafael DOC located
South Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Guaymallen IG located
North Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Las Heras IG located
North Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Lavalle-Desierto de Lavalle IG located
North Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is General Alvear IG located
South Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Rivadavia IG located
East Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Junin IG located
East Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Santa Rosa IG located
East Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is La Paz IG located
East Mendoza
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In which region of Mendoza is Tupungato IG located
Uco Valley
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In which region of Mendoza is Tunuyan IG located
Uco Valley
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In which region of Mendoza is San Carlos IG located
Uco Valley
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Of the three Torrontes clones, which is considered the highest quality? a. Torrontes Riojano b. Torrontes Sanjuanino c. Torrontes Mendocino
Torrontes Riojano
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What producer makes the Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec
Bodegas Catena Zapata
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What season does the Zonda present the biggest threat
The spring and early summer
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Which compass direction does the Zonda blow
West to East
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