Argentina Flashcards
What is the wind that affects the vineyards in Argentina?
Zonda
Where does the water for irrigation originate?
Snowmelt from the Andes
Where are the world’s highest elevation grape vines?
Salta. 3,000 meters above sea level. Donald Hess’ Colomé estate
What is Argentina’s second most planted red grape?
Bonarda
Bonarda is known by what names in the US and Savoie?
Charbono (US), Corbeau (Argentina)
What is Argentina’s most planted grape?
Pedro Giménez (bulk wines and concentrate)
What Chardonnay clone has become popular throughout the country?
Mendoza clone, prone to millerandage and a greater skin-to-juice ratio
What pink-skinned grapes are 30% of plantings?
Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande
Are all wines permitted to carry Reserva and Gran Reserva labelling?
No, only superior varieties
What are the requirements for Reserva white?
6 months aging
What are the requirements for Reserva red?
1 year aging
What are the requirements for Gran Reserva white?
Min 1 year aging
What are the requirements for Gran Reserva red?
Min 2 years aging
What province does 3/4 of production take place in?
Mendoza in Cuyo
What is the main subregion of Salta?
Cafayate
Who makes the “Crios” Torrontés?
Susana Balbo
What is Michel Rolland’s Argentine project?
Etchart
Where is Catamarca?
In the north region, directly south of Salta
What are the provinces of Cuyo?
Mendoza, La Rioja, San Juan
Where is the Famatina Valley?
La Rioja. Torrontés and Malbec most planted
San Juan’s climate is best for what production?
Grapes for brandy and vermouth. Sherry style wines
What is furrow irrigation?
Technique developed by Incas, river water swelled by snowmelt if directed through channels in vineyard
What are the best departments for the Malbec grape?
Luján de Cuyo, Maipú
Highly regarded Argentine producers?
Catena, Domino del Plata (Susana Balbo), Bressia, Achával Ferrer
