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1
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What is the climate in Argentina?

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Continental. Very dry as the Andes mountains provide a rain shadow effect

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Where are most of the vineyards in Argentina concentrated?

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In the western sector of the country in the plains and foothills of the Andes

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What is the Zonda?

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a fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering.

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Name the 6 main red grapes of Argentina in ascending order of importance

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo

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What is the Bonarda grape known as in the Savoie?

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Corbeau

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What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

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Pedro Giminez

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What is millerandage

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is a potential viticultural hazard problem in which grape bunches contain berries that differ greatly in size and, most importantly, maturity.

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What is the Mendoza Chardonnay clone prone to?

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Millerandage

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What does Reserva mean on a label in Argentina for white and red wines

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Implies a minimum 6 months of aging for white wines and one year for reds

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What does Gran Reserva mean on a label in Argentina for white and red wines

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Indicates at least one year of ageing for whites and two for reds.

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What are the parents of Torrontes?

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Muscat of Alexandria and Criolla Chica

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What are the 3 seperate varieties of Torrontes in Argentina

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Torrontés Riojano is the most widely grown, the most aromatic, and is considered to produce the highest quality wines.
Torrontés Mendocino, the least aromatic, is also the least widely grown
Torrontés Sanjuanino takes the middle ground.

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What are the wine producing provinces of Cuyo?

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La Rioja IG
Mendoza IG
San Juan IG

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What is the northernmost of the 3 IGs of Cuyo?

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La Rioja

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What is the most famous wine region within La Rioja IG?

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Famatina Valley

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What is the most cultivated grape in La Rioja IG?

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Torrontes

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Tulum, Zonda, Ullum, Jáchal, Calingasta, Pedernal and Fertil are all valleys within which Argentinian IG?

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San Juan

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18
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San Juan IG is in which province of Argentina?

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Cuneo

19
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La Rioja IG is in which Province of Argentina?

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Cuneo

20
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Mendoza IG is in which province of Argentina?

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Cuneo

21
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Where is the Uco Valley?

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A western sub region of Mendoza

22
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What is the department within the Salta IG that is particularly known for Torrontes?

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Cafayate

23
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Name some producers from the Cafayate department in Salta

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Susan Balbo. ‘Crios’
Etchart
Yacochuya

24
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What wine styles has the San Juan IG historically been known for

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Hot climate ,makes it ideal for brandy and vermouth production. The region’s sherry-style wines are reasonably good in quality.

25
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What is Furrow irrigation?

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A technique developed centuries ago by the Incas, in which the rivers’ water, swelled by Andes snowmelt, is directed through the vineyards in channel

26
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Name the DOCs in the Mendoza IG

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Lujan de Cuyo DOC

San Rafael DOC

27
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Lujan de Cuyo is a DOC in which IG of Argentina?

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Mendoza

28
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San Rafael DOC is in which IG of Argentina?

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Mendoza

29
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What is the climate in Mendoza?

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Arid Continental

30
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Name the winemaking provinces of Patagonia

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Río Negro

Neuquén

31
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Name the province adjacent to Rio Negro gaining prominence as an emerging wine area

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La Pampa

32
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Name the wine regions of Argentina

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Salta
Catamarca
La Rioja 
San Juan
Mondoza
Neuquen
Rio Negro
Buenos Aires/Medanos
33
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What is the most famous estate in Patagonia?

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Bodegas Chacra, spearheaded by the family behind Sassicaia they make ulttra premium Pinot Noir from Rio Negra

34
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What grape variety is Bodegas Chacra well know for?

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Pinot Noir

35
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Terrazas de los Andes is partnered with what Bordeaux estate to produce wine in Mendoza?

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Chateau Cheval Blanc

36
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Name the sub regions of Mendoza

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Northern
Central (Upper)
Southern
Eastern sectors
Uco Valley
37
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Where is Maipu located?

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Central Mendoza

38
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What white grape variety is prominent in the Southern Mendoza department of San Rafael?

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Chenin Blanc

39
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Name the 2 major wine making provinces of Patagonia

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Rio Negro

Neuquén

40
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What is the name of the province immediately north of Rio Negro?

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La Pampa

41
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Where does Argentina rank in world wine production volume?

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Argentina is currently the world’s fifth largest wine producer by volume – after France, Italy, Spain and the USA in that order

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What region is immediately south of Salta?

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Catamarca

43
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What is the predominant variety in San Juan?

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Syrah

44
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What is Clos de los Siete

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Clos de los Siete is an oasis comprised of seven vineyards in the foothills of the Andes ner Vista Flores in Tunuyan, south of Mendoza. Managed by Michel Rolland, Clos de los Siete is a venture bringing togethe a team of men and women who share a passion for wine and for Argentina. Clos de los Siete benefits from their extensive knowledge and their commitment to create a truly great Argentinian wine.

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