Argentina Flashcards

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What is the Zonda

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The Zonda is a wind system in Argentina that blows down from the mountains in the late Spring and early Summer. The wind is hot and dry and can sometimes adversely affect flowering, but helps to keep the vines free of fungus.

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Name two particular risks vines of Argentina are susceptible to.

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Damage during flowering from the Zonda and Spring/Summer hail.

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3
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Where would you find the highest altitude vineyard sites in Argentina

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Salta in the North Region, specifically at Donald Hess’ Colomé estate.

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4
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What is the general climate of Mendoza

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Arid Continental

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5
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Name three producers from Salta

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Colomé, know for high altitude plantings
Susana Balbos known for “Crios”
Yacochua from Arnaldo Etchart

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Name two main causes that helped to keep Argentina free of Phylloxera and other diseases.

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Sandy topsoil covering the clay sub soil and gale-force Zonda wind.

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What is furrow irrigation and where is it used

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Furrow irrigation is an ancient form of Irrigation developed by the Incans to direct water flow from snowmelt off the Andes into vineyard channels. This is encountered in Mendoza, along with modern drip irrigation

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What is Bodegas Chacra

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Bodegas Chacra is an estate located in Patagonia started by the Rochetta family of Sassicaia. The estate is best known for super premium Pinot Noir from Rio Negro

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Where is the Valles Calchaquies and what important regions does it contain

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Valles Calchaquies is in the North Region of Argentina and contains departments within Salta, Catamarca and Tucumán

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Place the following areas in order from North to South: Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta
Where would you find these areas.
Name two geographical features that define these regons

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Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, these areas are in the Northern Region of Argentina.

The Andes Mountains and the Calchaquie Valleys have the most impact on these regions.

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11
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Where is Cafayate

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Salta, North Region of Argentina

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12
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Where is Tinogasta

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Catamarca, North Region of Argentina

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13
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Where is the Famatina Valley, what is the main grape cultivated here

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Famatina Valley is in La Rioja in Cuyo, Argentina. The main grape cultivated here is Torrontes, followed by Malbec

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Where in Mendoza would you find Chenin Blanc as the principal grape

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Southern Mendoza, specifically in the DOC San Rafael

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Name two rivers that have a significant impact on the cultivation of vines in Mendoza

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Mendoza River
Diamante River
Tunuyán River
Atuel River

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16
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Where would you find the highest vineyard sites of Mendoza and what is the most significant subregion there

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The highest elevation vineyard sites of Mendoza are located in the Uco Valley (900-1400 meters). The most important subregion here is Tupungato which has the highest elevation sites.

17
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Name the subregions of Central Mendoza

A

Godoy Cruz
Lujan de Cuyo DOC
Maipú

18
Q

Name the two DOC regions of Argentina and specifically where they are located

A

Lujan de Cuyo in Central Mendoza

San Rafael in Southern Mendoza

19
Q

What river separates La Pampa from Rio Negro in Patagonia

A

The Colorado River

20
Q

Where is General Roca

A

Patagonia, Argentina.

21
Q

What is the parentage of Torrontes Riojano

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Criolla Chica and Muscat of Alexandria

22
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Why are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot better suited to Maipú than the rest of Mendoza

A

In Maipú the region is a bit lower altitude and a bit warmer, along with a soil that is more gravelly than the rest of Mendoza which makes it better suited for cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

23
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Name the provinces of Cuyo from North to South

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  • La Rioja
  • San Juan
  • Mendoza
24
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Name the three main subregions of La Rioja Argentina IG. Where is La Rioja Argentina?

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  • Chilecito
  • Famatina
  • Felipe Varela

La Rioja Argentina is located in Cuyo. It is the Northernmost province of Cuyo

25
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What it the most planted grape of San Juan IG? Where is San Juan IG

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The most planted grape of San Juan IG is Syrah. San Juan is located in Cuyo.

26
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Name the subregions of Uco Valley

A
  • San Carlos
  • Tunuyán
  • Tupungato
27
Q

Who produces Finca Mirador, Finca Bella Vista, and Altamira?

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Achaval Ferrer, located in Mendoza