Argentina Flashcards
What is South America’s largest wine-producing country?
Argentina
Where does Argentina rank in the world’s top wine-producing countries?
5th
Every ___ rise in elevation, temperatures drop by 1 degree
100 meters
What is the average altitude most vineyards are planted at?
Vineyards are planted in the front range of the Andes at an average altitude of 3,000 feet or 900 meters above sea level.
What type of climate is Argentina?
Continental
What are the major elements of the climate and terrain that affect the vineyards?
The Andes form a rain shadow offering protection from westerly winds and storms, creating a very dry, arid climate.
The hot climate exacerbated by the Zonda, a fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering.
Where are the world’s highest elevation vines located in Argentina?
Some of the world’s highest vines (3,000 meters above sea level) are located in Salta, at Donald Hess’ Colomé estate
Where are the world’s highest elevation vines located?
Some of the world’s highest vines (3,000 meters above sea level) are located in Salta, Argentina at Donald Hess’ Colomé estate
How many DOC’s are in Argentina? Where are they located and what are the names?
There are 2 which are located in the Cuyo region (the largest region) in the Mendoza IG:
Lujan de Cuyo DOC
San Rafael DOC
Which of the following are synonyms for Criolla Chica? Mission Grape Syrah Pais Muscadet
Mission Grape (California and Mexico) and Pais (Chile)
Aside from protecting vines from hail, what do hail nets help manage?
Excessive wind from the Zonda (A hot dry wine from the west) and sunburn in the hot and arid climate
Who is the producer of Crios? What type of wine is it? Colome Susana Balbo Fina El Origen Michael Torina
Susana Balbo. Benchmark producer of Torrontes
Where are most of Argentina’s vineyards located within the country?
The country’s vineyards are mostly confined to the western sector of the country, in the plains and foothills near the Andes, where they experience a continental climate.
What is Argentina’s most planted red grapes? Top 4
Malbec
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is Argentina’s most planted white grapes? Top 4
The country’s most planted white grape is Pedro Giménez, a variety unrelated to Spain’s Pedro Ximénez, a blending grape often mainly suitable for bulk wines or grape concentrate. The distinctive, floral Torrontés is second among white grapes, followed by Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.
For wine labeling, what percentage must be the stated varietal? What percentage for a stated wine region?
Grape varietals - Must be 80% of stated varietal
Wine Regions - 85% of the grapes must have been grown in the region
Which province does most of Argentina’s wine production occur?
Approximately three-quarters of the country’s entire wine production occurs in the province of Mendoza in Cuyo
What is the name of Argentina’s DOC that is only allowed to produce red wine?
Luján de Cuyo (one of Argentina’s two DOCs, is authorized only for Malbec wines
What type of wine is produced in the San Rafael DOC?
Chenin Blanc
What type of wine is produced in the Luján de Cuyo DOC?
Malbec
What is the name of Argentina’s DOC that is only allowed to produce white wine?
San Rafael DOC
Where is Bodega Chacra located and who owns them? What type of wine to do they produce?
Bodega Chacra is located in Rio Negra Valley in Northern Patagonia.
They are owned by the Antinori family who created Tignanello, one of Italy’s famous Super Tuscans.
They produce high-quality Pinot Noirs
