Argentina Flashcards

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1
Q

name the 3 regions of Argentina

A

North
Cuyo
Patagonia

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2
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does Argentina experience rain shadow?

A

yes, because of Andes mountains

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3
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regions of NORTH region

A

Salta

Catamarca

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4
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regions of CUYO region

A

La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza

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5
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Regions of PATAGONIA region

A

Neuquen
Rio Negro
La Pampa

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6
Q

which are the only 2 DOCs of argentina

A

Lujan de Cuyo

San Rafael

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7
Q

grape of Jujuy

A

Torrontes (white)

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8
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Grapes of Salta

A
Malbec
Cab Sauv
Merlot
Syrah
Tannat
Torrontes (W)
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9
Q

which place produces amazing torrontes wine

A

Cafayata valley

located in Valles Calchaguies

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10
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Name one sub-region of Catamarca

A

Flambala Valley

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11
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grapes of Catamarca

A
    • mainly used for brandy

* * torrontes, malbec

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12
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grapes of La Rioja

A

Malbec

Torrontes

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13
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name the most important sub region of la rioja

A

Famatina valley

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14
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Name the grapes of San Juan

A
Syrah
Cab Sauv
Bonarda
Malbec
Chardonnay
Viognier
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15
Q

Name one important region of Mendoza

A

The Uco Valley

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16
Q

Name the grapes of Mendoza

A
Malbec
Merlot
Tempranillo
Pinot noir
sauv blanc
chardonnay
17
Q

where are the 2 DOCs of argentina located

A

In mendoza city

18
Q

grape of San Rafael

A

chenin blanc

19
Q

grapes of Patagonia region

A

Malbec

Sauv blanc

20
Q

Name the local grape varieties of Argentina

A

Torrontez (W)

Bonarda (R)