Argentina

Question 1

What is the governing system in Argentina? What about it

Answer 1

• DOC (Denominations of Origin)

- More common for wines to be labeled by province (Mendoza, Río Negro, Salta)

Question 2

About Malbec and characteristics.

Answer 2

• Originally a Bordeaux variety
• Most important variety for red wines
• Full-bodied wines
• Med-to-high levels of tannins (some are suitable for aging)
• Dark fruit character, often with spicy flavors (blackberry, black plum, clove, pepper) and best benefit from oak aging.
• Common to blend Malbec and Cab or Merlot
• Most plantings in Mendoza

Question 3

About Torrontés:

Answer 3

• Local speciality for white wines
• Aromatic variety
• Med-bodied dry white wines
• High alcohol
• Medium acidity
• Pronounced fruity/floral aromas (perfume, grapes, peach)
• Widely grown but the best examples come from the Cafayate region in the Northern province of Salta

Question 4

What are other premium wine varieties?

Answer 4

• Chardonnay, Cab Sauvignon and Merlot in Mendoza