Argentina Flashcards
What is the Mission grape known as in Argentina?
Criolla Chica
Argentina
Most planted grape
Cereza
Year Malbec was introduced to Argentina
1860
Torrontes Riojano is a crossing of what two varietals?
Criolla Chica x Muscat of Alexandria
Besides Torrontes Riojano, 2 other varieties also labeled “Torrontes”, but produce lower quality wines
- Torrontes Mendocino
- Torrontes Sanjuanino
Argentina
Rank in the world wine production
5th largest
- as of 2018, BK Wine Magazine
Zonda
fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind
- Blows down from the mountains in late spring and early summer, sometimes adversly affecting flowering
Salta
Producers
- Colomé, Donald Hess
- Bodegas Etchart
- El Esteco
- El Porvenir
- Tacuil
- Yacochuya
Argentina
Avg. national elevation of vineyards
900 m above sea level
- Vneyards are generally situated on the slopes of the Andean foothills and plains
Patagonia
2 IGs
- Chubut (67 ha)
- La Pampa
- Neuquén IG
- Río Negro IG
Mendoza
6 most important red grapes
Descending order of importance
- Malbec (flagship)
- Bonarda
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Merlot
- Tempranillo
Argentina
2nd most planted red grape
Bonarda
- genetically distinct from the Northern Italian grape of the same name
- recent DNA studies have identified Bonarda as Savoie’s Corbeau - known as Charbono in the U.S.
Bonarda
- Corbeau - Savoie, France
- Charbono - U.S.
Argentina
Most planted white grape
Pedro Giminez
- Unrelated to Spain’s Pedro Ximinez
- Blending grape often mainly suitable for bulk wines or grape concentrate
Mendoza Chardonnay clone
- Developed at University of California at Davis
- Popular throughout Argentina
- Prone to millerandage, resulting grapes have greater skin-to-juice ratio
3 pink-skinned varieties of Argentina
Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande
- Occupy nearly 30% of the nation’s vineyard acreage
Argentina
Reserva
Argentina Reserva
- Whites - aged 6 mo
- Reds - aged 1 yr
Argentina
Gran Reserva
Argentina Gran Reserva:
- Whites - 1 yr aging
- Reds - 2 yr aging
Year Reserva and Gran Reserva designations were introduced in Argentina
2008
- Also limits max yields
Patagonia
4 winemaking provinces
2 IGs
- Chubut (67 ha of vines in 2017)
- La Pampa
- Neuquén IG
- Río Negro IG
Argentina
4 Winemaking Regions
2 IGs
- Center Region
- Northern
- Cuyo IG
- Patagonia IG
Argentina
Center Region
2 Winemaking Provinces
1 IG
- Córdoba Argentina IG
- Entre Rios (Only 47 ha, 2017)
Córdoba IG
- Located within what larger main region?
- 6 Subregions
- Size in ha
- Major grapes
Córdoba
- w/in Center Region
-
Subregions (Department IGs):
- Calamuchita
- Colón
- Ischilin
- San Javier
- Santa María
- Tulumba
- 299 ha
- Grapes: Merlot, Malbec, Isabella
Cuyo (New Cuyo**)
4 Winemaking Regions
3 IGs
- La Rioja Argentina IG
- Mendoza IG
- San Juan IG
- San Luis (103 ha of vines in 2017)
**The traditional region of Cuyo excludes La Rioja. “New” Cuyo is used to indicate its inclusion in the region, and Cuyo IG encompasses the province.
Within what region will you find Chilecito, Famatina, and Felipe Varela?
La Rioja Argentina
- 90% of La Rioja’s vineyards are in these three subregions
Mendoza
5 main Regional Subregions
- Primera Zona
- Uco Valley
- North Mendoza
- East Mendoza
- South Mendoza
Within what subregion of Mendoza will you find the following IGs?
- San Carlos IG - El Cepillo IG, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
- Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
- Tupungato IG
- PRIMERA ZONA (640 - 1070m)
- Godoy Cruz IG
- Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC - Agrelo IG, Las Compuertas IG, Perdriel IG
- Maipú IG - Cruz de Piedra IG, El Paraíso IG, Las Barrancas IG, Lunlunta IG, Russel IG
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UCO VALLEY IG (900 - 1400m)
- San Carlos IG - El Cepillo IG, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
- Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
- Tupungato IG
- NORTH MENDOZA (580 - 700m)
- Guaymallén IG
- Las Heras IG
- Lavalle IG
- EAST MENDOZA (640-730m)
- Junin IG
- La Paz IG
- Rivadavia IG
- San Martín IG
- Santa Rosa IG
- SOUTHERN MENDOZA (450 - 800m)
- General Alvear IG
- San Rafael IG / DOC
Uco Valley
Department IGs
- Tupungato IG
- Tunuyán IG
- San Carlos IG
North Mendoza
3 IG
Guaymallén IG, Las Heras IG, Lavalle IG
- PRIMERA ZONA (640 - 1070m)
- Godoy Cruz IG
- Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC - Agrelo IG, Las Compuertas IG, Perdriel
- Maipú IG - Cruz de Piedra IG, El Paraíso IG, Las Barrancas IG, Lunlunta IG, Russel IG;
- UCO VALLEY IG (900 - 1400m)
- San Carlos IG - El Cepillo, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
- Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
- Tupungato IG
- NORTH MENDOZA (580 - 700m)
- Guaymallén IG
- Las Heras IG
- Lavalle IG
- EAST MENDOZA (640-730m)
- Junin IG
- La Paz IG
- Rivadavia IG
- San Martín IG
- Santa Rosa IG
- SOUTH MENDOZA (450 - 800m)
- San Rafael IG / DOC
- General Alvear IG
Within what main subregion of Mendoza will you find the following IGs?
- Junin IG
- La Paz IG
- Rivadavia IG
- San Martín IG
- Santa Rosa IG
EAST MENDOZA (64O-730m)
- PRIMERA ZONA (640 - 1070m)
- Godoy Cruz IG
- Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC - Agrelo IG, Las Compuertas IG, Perdriel IG
- Maipú IG - Cruz de Piedra IG, El Paraíso IG, Las Barrancas IG, Lunlunta IG, Russel IG
- UCO VALLEY IG (900 - 1400m)
- San Carlos IG - El Cepillo IG, La Consulta IG, Paraje Altamira IG
- Tunuyán IG - Los Chacayes IG, San Pablo IG, Vista Flores IG
- Tupungato IG
- NORTH MENDOZA (580 - 700m)
- Guaymallén IG
- Lavalle IG
- Las Heras IG
-
EAST MENDOZA (640-730m)
- Junin IG
- La Paz IG
- Rivadavia IG
- San Martín IG
- Santa Rosa IG
- SOUTHERN MENDOZA (450 - 800m)
- San Rafael IG / DOC
- General Alvear IG
East Mendoza
5 Department IGs
- Junin IG
- La Paz IG
- Rivadavia IG
- San Martín IG
- Santa Rosa IG
Within what main subregion of Mendoza will you find the following IGs?
- Godoy Cruz IG
- Luján de Cuyo IG / DOC
- Maipú IG
Primera Zona
Maipú
District IGs
- Cruz de Piedra IG
- El Paraíso IG
- Las Barrancas IG
- Lunlunta IG
- Russel IG
Luján de Cuyo IG
District IGs
- Agrelo
- Las Compuertas
- Perdriel
- Vistalba
Agrelo IG and Las Compuertas IG are located within what Department?
Luján du Cuyo
Southern Mendoza
Department IGs
- San Rafael
- General Alvear
Argentina
DOCs
- Luján du Cuyo DOC - Malbec only
- San Rafael DOC - currently used only by Valentín Bianchi for base quality wine
Mendoza
Malbec
5 quality producers
- Catena
- Susana Balbo’s Dominio del Plata
- Bressia
- Achával Ferrer - 100% new barrels
- Cheval des Andes - style reminiscent of velvety Pomerol
Number of ha planted
- Salta
- San Juan
- Mendoza
- Salta - 2,500 ha
- San Juan - 32,000 ha
- Mendoza - 149,000 ha
Number of ha for Malbec planted in Mendoza
- Malbec in Mendoza - 35,300 ha
- Mendoza vineyards - 155,900 ha
vs La Rioja - 7,500 ha, San Juan - 47,000 ha
San Juan
7 Subregions
- Calingasta
- Fertil Valleys
- Jáchal
- Pedernal
- Tulum
- Ullum
- Zonda
Much of San Juan’s acreage has historically been devoted to what grapes?; what are two grapes gaining critical acclaim?
- Historically pink-skinned grapes
- Syrah and Bonarda capturing critical attention
Mendoza
Major soil type
loose, alluvial sand over clay
- Coupled with the Zonda wind, helps keep phylloxera and other diseases at bay
- Almost all vines in Mendoza are planted on their original rootstcok
Mendoza
Climate
- Desert-like
- Irrigation is absolutely necessary
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Furrow irrigation
- Traditional form, technique developed centuries ago by the Incas
- Rivers’ water, swelled by Andes snowmelt, is directed through the vineyards in channels
- Modern drip irrigation
Uco Valley’s
San Carlos
District IGs
San Carlos IG
- El Cepillo
- La Consulta IG
- Paraje Altamira IG
Uco Valley’s
Tunuyán
District IGs
- Los Chacayes IG
- San Pablo IG
- Vista Flores IG
La Rioja Argentina
Subregion Department IGs
- Chilecito
- Famatina - includes the Valle de Chañarmuyo IG
- Felipe Varela
- plus, Arauco, Castro Barros, General Lamadrid (includes the Castelli district IG), San Blas de los Sauces, Sanagasta, Vinchina
