Argentina

Question 1

Where does Argentina rank in world wine production?

Answer 1

5th (2018)

Question 2

what is the macro climate of the growing area in Argentina?

Answer 2

Continental

Question 3

What is the name of the fierce wind in Argentina?

Answer 3

Zonda

Question 4

What are some growing hazards of Argentina?

Answer 4

Hail
Heat
Wind

Question 5

What are 2 synonyms for Bonarda grown in Argentina?

Answer 5

Corbeau (Savoie)
Charbono (US)

Question 6

What is Argentina’s most planted White Grape?

Answer 6

Pedro Gimenez (bulk/ concentrate)

Question 7

Is Pedro Gimenez related to Pedro Ximenez?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Torrontes is Argentina’s most planted white? T/ F?

Answer 8

False, its 2nd

Question 9

T/F, most Chard planted in Argtna is a unique clone made at UCDavis? what is its +/ -?

Answer 9

True
Millerandage
high skin to juice ratio

Question 10

Cereza, Criolla Chica & Criolla Grande are ________-skinned grapes. Can they be labeled Reserva / Gran Reserva on label?

Answer 10

Pink
No, only premium grape wines

Question 11

In Argentina, If white wine is labeled Reserva, how long has it been aged? Red?

Answer 11

6 months
1 year

Question 12

Gran Reserva in Argentina, denotes what aging?

Answer 12

1 year for White
2 years for Red

Question 13

Which winery brought Michel Rolland to Argentina? Where is it located?

Answer 13

Arnaldo Etchart
Cafayate

Question 14

What are the 3 provinces of Cuyo?

Answer 14

La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza

Question 15

San Juan is historically know for what plantings? What styles of wine? What grapes are catching attention?

Answer 15

Pink skinned
Brandy, Vermouth (its warm here)
Syrah, Bonardo

Question 16

Where would you find Mendoza’s highest vineyards? Uco, Lujan or San Rafael?

Answer 16

Uco Valley

Question 17

How does Argentina naturally limit phylloxera?

Answer 17

Alluvial, sandy soils
Zonda wind

Question 18

Like Chile, most likely Argentina’s vines would be _______- rooted

Answer 18

Own, no grafting

Question 19

What project partners Chateau Cheval Blanc & Terrazas

Answer 19

Cheval des Andes

Question 20

What department in Argentina would you find Catena, Bressia, Achaval Ferrer?

Answer 20

Lujan de Cuyo DOC

Question 21

What is the lead grape in the San Rafael department?

Answer 21

Chenin Blanc

Question 22

Name the 3 provinces of Patagonia

Answer 22

Rio Negro
Neuquen
Chubut

Question 23

What are the factors for Patagonia succeeding as a fine wine region

Answer 23

much cooler than the north
chalky soil
long growing season

Question 24

What are producers of note in Patagonia?

Answer 24

Bodega Chacra
Bodega Noemia de Patagonia

Question 25

Name the up and coming region just North of Rio Negro in Patagonia

Answer 25

La Pampa

Question 26

Brazil produces mostly white & sparkling wine? T or F?

Answer 26

False, Red wine

Question 27

Where is most of Brazil's production taking place?

Answer 27

Serra Gaucha in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (near Argentina)

Question 28

What region in Brazil enables 2 harvests per year?

Answer 28

Sao Francisco Valley

Question 29

Like most new world countries, Brazil does not limit yields or varieties in their GI system. T or F?

Answer 29

False, they do limit

Question 30

What lead Varieties are planted in Brazil?

Answer 30

Bordeaux/ International Aragonez Touriga Nacional

Question 32

In Uruguay, Tannat might be referenced as________?

Answer 32

Harriague Don Pascual Harriague, Frenchman brought over Tannat

Question 33

What is average rainfall in Argentina

Answer 33

5-10inches

Question 34

Which of these wines is not produced by Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador Finca Bella Vista Finca Altamira Finca Estrella

Answer 34

Finca Estrella

Question 35

What is the grape parentage of Malbec

Answer 35

Prunelard x Magdeleine Noire des Charentes

Question 36

In what century was the Quinta Normal Founded? What is it? 17th 18th 19th 20th

Answer 36

19th (1853) Agriculture school in Mendoza

Question 37

More red grapes are planted in Salta than white? T or F?

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What is the active volcano in Mendoza?

Answer 38

Tupungatito

Question 39

Chenin Blanc is the most planted grape in San Rafael? T of F

Answer 39

Reading says True, Quiz said false NEED LOOK UP

Question 40

Average elevation of vines in Argentina?

Answer 40

500-1500 meters

Question 41

What style of Torrontes is considered the most premium?

Answer 41

Torrontes Riojano

Question 42

Where would you find Clos de los Siete?

Answer 42

Uco

Question 43

Year GI system in Argentina was created

Answer 43

1999

Question 44

Where does Argentina rank in production for S. America?

Answer 44

1st 2nd Chile 3rd Brazil 4th Uruguay

Question 45

What is the min. % of a grape to put on label?

Answer 45

80%

Question 46

What is the Synonym for Mission grape in Argentina?

Answer 46

Criolla Chica