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Argentina Flashcards

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1
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In Argentina, the hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer

A

Zonda

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Bodegas Chacra focuses their production primarily on what grape?

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Pinot noir

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The first commercial vineyard in Argentina was planted in which century?

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17th

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Which region in Argentina borders Bolivia?

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Salta

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What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

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Pedro Giménez.
A white wine grape,
grown predominantly in the Mendoza wine region,
Declining in plantings.
Despite the similar name, the Spanish wine grape Pedro Ximénez is a different variety with ampelographers not yet certain if the two grapes are in any way related.

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Nicolás by Catena Zapata is a blend of what grapes?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec

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Luján de Cuyo is in what provence?

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Mendoza

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What year was Geographical Indication system created in Argentina?

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1999

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9
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Terrazas de los Andes is partnered with what Bordeaux estate?

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Chateau Cheval Blanc

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Clos de los Siete is located within what region in Mendoza?

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Mendoza

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11
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Which region is closest to Buenos Aires?

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La Pampa

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Where is Cafayate?

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Salta

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13
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Which of the following grapes is considered the highest quality?

Torrontés Sanjuanino
Torrontés Riojano
Torrontés Mendocino
Torrontés Saltano

A

Torrontés Riojano

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14
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When was the Buenos Aires al Pacifico railway opened, where did it go, and what did it cause?

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1885,

Mendoza, an expansion of the wine market in Argentina and the rest of the world.

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What are the regions of Argentina?

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Cafayate, La Rioja (called Famatina in the EU), San Juan, Mendoza, Río Negro.

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16
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Where is Argentina’s Cafayate Region?

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The Salta province, at high altitude.

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What are the benefits of high altitude for the Cafayate region?

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A large diurnal temperature range, allowing aroma and flavour development while retaining acidity in Torrontés.

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What dominates the production of the La Rioja Region?

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One group of co-operative cellars.

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How does the production of the San Juan region compare to the rest of Argentina?

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It has the second largest production, after Mendoza.

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What categories of drink is San Juan well known for?

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Vermouth and light wines.

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21
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How much of Argentinian production is from Mendoza and San Juan?

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90%.

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22
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The only formal appellation system in Argentina is where?

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Mendoza.

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23
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How many appellation regions does Mendoza have?

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5, with numerous sub-regions and departments.

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What are the 5 regions of Mendoza?

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Upper Mendoza River, Uco Valley, San Rafael, Luján de Cuyo, San Martín.

25
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How is the Upper Mendoza region considered?

A

The Upper Mendoza region is best for red wine production.

26
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Describe the Uco Valley.

A

Cooler, producing good quality whites and Pinot Noir.

27
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When was a DOC system introduced by the San Rafael and Luján de Cuyo regions?

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1992.

28
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What style of wine does the Mendoza region focus on?

A

Large volume, varietally labelled wines and international blends.

29
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What Wines is Mendoza best known for?

A

Good quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, excellent Malbec.

30
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Describe the classic Mendoza Malbec.

A

Dark purple in colour, with rich, ripe damson fruit, soft tannins and spicy flavours.

31
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What is a key factor in the viticulture of the Río Negro region?

A

The far southerly latitude.

32
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What is the majority of production in Río Negro?

A

Malbec, though there is great potential for white production as well.

33
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How is Río Negro Malbec different from Mendoza Malbec?

A

Río Negro Malbec has higher acidity, firmer tannins and is more elegant than Mendoza Malbec. It develops a smoky, tobacco note with bottle age.

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Where are plantings concentrated in Argentina?

A

Close to the Andes.

35
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How far do the vineyard plantings of Argentina extend?

A

Over 1000 km, from Salta to Río Negro.

36
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Which region of Argentina is subtropical?

A

Salta.

37
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What is the typical altitude of vineyards in Argentina?

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500m above sea level.

38
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What is the vineyard altitude of Salta? Why?

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Over 2000m above sea level, to provide a suitably cool climate for winemaking near the equator.

39
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What is rainfall like in Argentina?

A

It tends to be low, due to the rain shadow of the Andes.

40
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What are climatic issues facing Argentina?

A

Occasional Spring frosts in the South, hail is a problem each Summer.

41
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How are vines trained in Argentina? Why?

A

on high pergolas, to raise grapes away from the heat on the ground.

42
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Newer plantings in Argentina are usually on what training system?

A

Cordon

43
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How does low rainfall affect viticulture in Argentina?

A

It makes irrigation necessary.

44
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How are vineyards irrigated in Argentina?

A

Water is drawn from mountain runoff or natural aquifers. 90% of vineyards are flood irrigated.

45
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Where is Argentina’s Cafayate Region?

A

The Salta province, at high altitude.

46
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Increased use of drip irrigation in Argentina has led to what?

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Increased use of drip irrigation in Argentina has led to what?

47
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How is hail combatted in Argentina?

A

Using netting during Summer.

48
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Dry, sunny conditions during the growing period in Argentina lead to what?

A

High yielding vineyards with high volumes of healthy fruit.

49
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What is the common fermentation method in Argentina?

A

Temperature controlled in stainless steel.

50
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How are wines typically aged in Argentina?

A

Some estates use 225L barrels, though many use large oak casks for reds.

51
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What are the specialty varieties of Argentina?

A

Malbec and Torrontés.

52
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Describe Argentinian Malbec.

A

Bordeaux variety, produces tannic, full bodied, brambly reds.

53
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Describe Argentinian Torrontés.

A

Full bodied, dry white with aromatic, Muscat-like aromas.

54
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What are the other varieties grown in Argentina, aside from Malbec and Torrontés?

A 
Bonarda, 
Barbera, 
Sangiovese, 
Tempranillo, 
Cabernet Sauvignon, 
Merlot, 
Syrah, 
Viognier 
Chardonnay.
55
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How much of Argentinian vineyard plantings are made up historic varieties? What are the varieties?

A

Under half, the grapes are Criolla and Cereza.

56
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What are Criolla and Cereza used for in Argentina?

A

Basic table wine and grape concentrate.

57
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How are international varieties typically sold in Argentina?

A

Through export.

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