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Argentina Flashcards

1
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What kind of climate does

Argentina have?

A

Continental

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2
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What do the Andes mountains do for viticulture in Argentina?

A

Creates a rain shadow effect

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What is the Zonda?

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Fierce wind blowing down the Andes mtns

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4
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Name one pro and one con of the Zonda in Argentina

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Helps to keep humidity down and therefore no real fungal/mold problems, but can sometimes affect flowering

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5
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What weather hazard is most likely to occur in Argentina in spring and early summer?

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Hail

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6
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What are two other places you can find bonarda, and what is it called the respective to those places?

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Charbono: US
Corbeau: Savoie

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What are Argentina’s top 3 red grapes?

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is Argentina’s most planted white grape?

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Pedro Gimenez–mainly used for bulk blends and grape concentrate

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9
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What do the Reserva and the Gran Reserva labels require for aging in Argentina?

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Reserva: 6 mos for whites, 1 yr for reds

Gran Reserva: 1 yr for whites, 2 yrs for reds

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What are Argentina’s 3 main regions?

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Northwestern Provinces
Cuyo
Patagonia

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What are the two subregions of Argentina’s Northwestern Provinces?

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Salta

Catamarca

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What is Salta’s most famous subregion, and what is it well known for?

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Cafayate; Torrontés

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What are Argentina’s 2 DOCs?

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Lujan de Cujo (Central Mendoza)
San Rafael (Southern Mendoza)
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14
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What climate and geography does Mendoza have?

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High altitude; desert-like climate

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What two important features of Argentina’s geography and climate are important for keeping phylloxera at bay?

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Alluvial sand soil, and Zonda wind

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16
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What are two regions in Argentina’s Central Mendoza that are high quality Malbec sites?

A

Lujan de Cujo

Maipú

17
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Name three important producers in Mendoza

A

Catena
Achaval Ferrer
Bressia

18
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What grape is San Rafael known for in Southern Mendoza?

A

Chenin Blanc

19
Q

What climate does Patagonia have, and what are its two subregions?

A

Cool climate; Río Negro and Neuquen

20
Q

Where is Bodegas Chacras and what is it known for?

A

In Patagonia’s Río Negro; premium, small production Pinot noir

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