Argentina

Question 1

What is Argentina’s rank in wine production globally?

Answer 1

5th largest producer of wines

Question 2

Where are vineyards primarily located in Argentina?

Answer 2

On the western sector of the country along the foothills of the Andes

Question 3

Argentina Climate

Answer 3

Continental climate

Question 4

What is the Zondra wind?

Answer 4

A dry, dusty wind that blows from the mountains in the afternoon,
In spring early summer

Question 5

Why is altitude an important factor for cultivating vines in Argentina?

Answer 5

It helps in growing vines in warmer country and helps retaining acidity

Question 6

What is the typical soil composition for vineyards in Argentina?

Answer 6

Stones and sand, with some areas having clay soil

Question 7

Wine law Argentina

Answer 7

DOC: Denominacion de origin controlada
Specific origin and specific methods

IG : indicacion geografico
Geographical indication

IPO : regional designation for table wines 80% grapes from the region

Question 8

North Region

Answer 8

Salta
High elevation vineyard 1500-3000mt
Intense sunlight
Diurnal range helps retain acidity
Sub region: Caffayate valley

Malbec- Torrontes

Catamarca
South of Salta

Subregion: Santa Maria
Malbec -Torrontes
Bonarda-Cereza

Question 9

Cuyo Region (no Mendoza)

Answer 9

-La Rioja
Small hot region
Sub region:Famatina Valley

Malbec - Torrontes

-San Juan
Hot and dry
Second producer after Mendoza
High altitude viticulture
Pedernal valley

Malbec -Torrontes -Syrah

Question 10

Mendoza climate influence

Answer 10

Most important region wine production

Dry hot climate
High altitude winegrowers /large diurnal range temperature
Low risk diseases
Hail hazard( netting use protection )

Question 11

Mendoza sub regions

Answer 11

• Uco Valley
  Foothills Andes
  Malbec ( brambly black-red fruit,rich texture- floral notes)
  Some new oak 100%
  Chardonnay- Semillion

Main maker Chaval des Andes

• Lujan de Cuyo /Maipu
  South of Mendoza
  Malbec - Cabernet Sauvignon- Syrah -Merlot

-San Rafael
South part of Mendoza
Chenin Blanc

Question 12

Patagonia climate and subregions grapes

Answer 12

Climate : cool close to Atlantic coast
Chardonnay - Semillion -Torrontes
Malbec- Pinot Noir - Cabernet Franc

Sauvignon - Riesling - Gewürztraminer

Neuquen
La Pampa
Rio Negro
Chubut

Question 13

Which are the native grape of Argentina

Answer 13

Bonarda

Criolla
Cereza
Torrontes