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Argentina Flashcards

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What is the climate of Argentina

A

Continental with cooling affect from altitude and large diurnal ranges - vital to fruit quality

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T/F: Historically most vineyards were planted in the pergola system known as parral in Argentina?

A

True

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3
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Which mountain range creates a rain shadow for Argentina?

A

The Andes

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What is a weather hazard in Argentina?

A

summer hail

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5
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What are the key regions of Argentina?

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Salta Province
San Juan Province
Mendoza Province
Neuquen Province
Rio Negro Province
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6
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What is the main grape of Medoza

A

Malbec

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7
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What is the main grape of Cafayete, Salta

A

Torrontes

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8
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Describe Malbec from Argentina

A

full bodied, ripe, black fruit, spicy wines

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9
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What is the second most grown varietal in Argentina?

A

Bonarda

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What are the three black grapes of Argentina?

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Malbec, Bonarda and Cab Sauv

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What are the two white grapes of Argentina

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Torrontes and Chardonnay

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Uco Valley, Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu are located in which region?

A

Mendoza Province, Argentina

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13
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The dominant grape variety in La Rioja, San Juan and Salta is…

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Torrontes

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14
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Which of the following is the worlds highest growing region?

a. Calchaquies
b. Cachapoal
c. Colchagua
d. Curico

A

a.Calchaquies Valley

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Is San Juan warmer or cooler than Mendoza?

A

warmer

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16
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Where is the best region in Argentina for Syrah?

A

San Juan

17
Q

Which province in Argentina accounts for 70% of all production

A

Mendoza Province

18
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What two factors give Mendoza, an otherwise desert growing area, life?

A

High altitude and snow melt water from the Andes

-leads to decreased temps, increased diurnal range, and increased sunlight intensity

19
Q

Which region in Argentina is notable for ungrafted old Malbec vines?

A

Lujan de Cuyo

20
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In Mendoza the most important factor affecting fruit quality is….

A

altitude/diurnal range

21
Q

_____ is the heartland of the Chilean wine industry and _____ makes bulk Syrah, Malbec Cab Sauv, valuable old vine Bonarda and Tempranillo in Argentina

A

Maipo, Maipu

22
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T/F: Uruguay shares a similar climate to that of Bordeaux and New Zealand?

A

True - cool, maritime

23
Q

What is the main grape grown in Uruguay?

A

Tannat

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