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Argentina Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 main wine regions in Argentina?

A

Salta
Mendoza
Patagonia

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2
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Climate of Argentina

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Dry and arid due to rain shadow from the Andes Mountains to the west

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Grapes/location of Patagonia

A

Torrontes
Malbec
Cab Sauv
Pinot Noir

Southern Argentina

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4
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Important subregions of Mendoza, Argentina

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Lujan de Cuyo DOC

Uco Valley IG

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5
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What is an important subregion of Salta?

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Cafayate IG

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Grapes/location of Salta

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Torrontes
Malbec

Northernmost wine region of Argentina

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7
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Grapes of Argentina

A 
Torrontes
Malbec
Bonarda
Cab Sauv
Syrah
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Grapes/location of Mendoza

A

MALBEC

Central Argentina

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9
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What is key to growing grapes in Argentina?

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Elevation (vines are typically planted at 3000 ft)

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10
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What appellation in Argentina has super high altitude vineyards?

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Salta

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What traditional irrigation is used in Argentina and where?

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Furrow/Flood technique: Water from rivers is directed thru vineyards

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Intro Somm Workbook 2018 (25 decks)

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