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Argentina Flashcards

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Best vineyards in Argentina rely upon what sort of altitude to get quality grapes?

A

1000m, some as high as 2000m (Cafayate) or even 3000m in the same region.

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To manage the heat, white Argentine grapes use which training system?

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Pergola.

So high off the hot ground, with a leafy sun-hat canopy.

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To manage the heat, red Argentine grapes use which training system?

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Vertical trellis with protective canopies from the sun

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Irrigation, in the absence of much rain in Argentina, is delivered how… and comes from…

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Flood or drip irrigation, drawn from mountain rivers or aquifers.

Drip is common in new vineyards - saves water

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Single biggest hazard (apart from spring frosts) in Argentina …
Mitigated how…

A

Hail
Use of nets
Distributed vineyards

Side benefit: greater blending options!

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Argentina’s dry climate, without significant rot or mildew, means grapes are easy to grow …

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Organically

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Flagship red and white grape of Argentina?

Their seconds?

A

Malbec and Torrontés

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay

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Best Argentinian Torrontés comes from which region?
Nose?
Body, acidity?
Fruit?

A 
Cafayate.
Intense fruit, floral
Medium body
Medium acidity
Stone fruits and Melon
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Salta Province, Argentina

  • Climate
  • Common grape
  • Best region within
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2000m-3000m
Pure, concentrated, highly aromatic Torrontés
Especially in Cafayate

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San Juan province, Argentina

  • Altitude
  • Best grape
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450m to 1400m

Syrah

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Mendoza province, Argentina
Split into how many divisions?
Benefits of this?

A 
Five divisions (only need to know three)
Grapes can be blended from across all divisions.
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The three Mendoza regions in Argentina?

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Luján de Cayo
Maipú
Uco Valley

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Maipú department (Argentina)

Noted for…

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Lowish altitude
High volume, low quality
Cab. Sauvignon and Syrah

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Uco Valley (Argentina) noted for…

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900m to 1500m
Wide diurnals
All grapes flourish, high quality wines

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Luján de Cuyo (Argentina) noted for?

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900m to 1100m

Very fine Malbec (soft, round and sweet spice)

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Patagonia (Argentina) is noted for?

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No altitude, but is cooled by desert winds

Wide diurnal range, low rainfall

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