Argentina Flashcards
When were European vines first brought to Argentina?
In 1557 by Santiago Estero from Spain.
What do the terms “espaldera” and “parral cuyano” refer to in Argentinian viticulture?
Two trellising methods.
Espaldera: training close to the ground on canes
Parral cuyano- trained high off the ground to allow bunches to hang. Encourages high production.
For varietal wines in Argentina, what is the required amount of the grape?
85%
Which four regions make up the northern regions of Argentina?
Jujuy, Tuchman, Salta and Catamarca
Where would you find the Calchaqui Valleys?
This is in the Salta province of Argentina. These valleys form the terroir of the region. Cafayate and Molinos are both the subregions within Salta in this valley.
Where would you find the Padernal Valley?
This is a region within San Juan- not an official region, but the valley ere which was formed b glacial activity. The soils are thin black exposed rocks. Padernal means “flint stones.” The elevation here is 4,600 feet.
Which are the top three producing regions of Argentina?
Mendoza
San Juan
La Rioja
Where would you find the Famatina Valley?
This is the most noteable subregion of La Rioja. It is most known for Torrontes.
What has the Argentinian government done to help grape growers with hail prevention?
In 1974 the government formed the Anti-Hail Movement and Argentina’s Agriculture Climate Contingency Control Group. They have brought the agricultural loss from hail down from 10% to 3-5% in 30 years. Mostly through cloud seeding. This is funded by the government. They also are using nets, and metal screens (like window screens) to protect from hail.
Which rivers run through Mendoza?
The Diamanté and Atuel Rivers run though southern Mendoza and the Mendoza River runs through Northern Mendoza while the Tunuyan River flows through the Uco Valley and San Carlos.
How are the wine regions divided up in Argentina?
Argentina is divided into 23 administrative provinces, then departments and districts. There are also IGs and then DOCS.
Where would you find Tupungato?
This is a zone within the Uco Valley. There is another regio Gualtallary which is in the process of approval for GI status. Tupungato is the northernmost region in the Uco.
The GIs of San Pablo, Los Chacayes, and Vista Flores are within which zone and region?
They are all within the Tunuyan GI which is on the eastern side of the Uco Valley. This region has attracted international winemaking attention from Lurton, Lafite etc.
Where is San Carlos district?
This is within the Uco Valley. It is the southernmost region of the Uco Valley. San Carlos has Paraje Altamira and La Consulta GIs within it.
What is the soil type of the Uco Valley?
Alluvial sand and gravel. This region has been formed by volcanic activity and rivers over the last millions of years.
