Argentina Flashcards
name the 3 regions of Argentina
North
Cuyo
Patagonia
does Argentina experience rain shadow?
yes, because of Andes mountains
regions of NORTH region
Salta
Catamarca
regions of CUYO region
La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza
Regions of PATAGONIA region
Neuquen
Rio Negro
La Pampa
which are the only 2 DOCs of argentina
Lujan de Cuyo
San Rafael
grape of Jujuy
Torrontes (white)
Grapes of Salta
Malbec Cab Sauv Merlot Syrah Tannat Torrontes (W)
which place produces amazing torrontes wine
Cafayata valley
located in Valles Calchaguies
Name one sub-region of Catamarca
Flambala Valley
grapes of Catamarca
- mainly used for brandy
* * torrontes, malbec
grapes of La Rioja
Malbec
Torrontes
name the most important sub region of la rioja
Famatina valley
Name the grapes of San Juan
Syrah Cab Sauv Bonarda Malbec Chardonnay Viognier
Name one important region of Mendoza
The Uco Valley