ARGENTINA Flashcards
What mountain range creates a rain shadow effect to Argentina?
- Andes Mountains, due to it the region receives very little rainfall and just depends on irrigation from the melting snow from the Andes Mountain.
- Without irrigation, there would be no wine production in Argentina.
The wine regions of Argentina are split between three large economic regions:
1.) North Region
- Jujuy
- Salta
- Catamarca
2.) Cuyo Region
- La Rioja
- San Juan
- Mendoza
3.) Patagonia Region & Atlantic Region
- La Pampa
- Neuquén
- Río Negro
- Chubut
What is the main grape variety for quality wine in Argentina?
- Malbec
What are the two (official) DOC’s of Argentina that have been nominated in 2015?
- Luján de Cuyo DOC
- San Rafael DOC
Authorized only for Malbec wines!!
What is the main white grape variety of Argentina?
- Torrontés
A fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in Argentina in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering.
- Zonda Winds
What is the most widely planted white grape of Argentina?
- Pedro Gimenez
Where is the highest vineyard situated in the world?
- Salta, Northern Region (1,700m-2,400m)
What are the main grape varieties of Salta?
- Malbec
- Torrontés- Cafayate Valley
Name the main grape varieties of Catamarca:
- Malbec
- Torrontés
The majority of the grapes are distilled into brandy.
Where is Famatina Valley situated?
- La Rioja, Cuyo Region
Which are the predominant grape variety of Famatina Valley?
- Malbec
- Torrontés
Where is San Juan situated?
Dominat grapes?
- Cuyo Region
- Cereza (pink skinned grapes)
- Syrah
- Malbec
- Bonarda
- Bordeaux Varieties
Name the two wine making provinces of Patagonia:
- Neuquén
- Río Negro
Which are the minimum ageing requirements for a Reserva white and red?
White Reserva:
- 6 months
Red Reserva:
- 12 months
Which are the minimum ageing requirements for a Gran Reserva white and red?
White Gran Reserva:
- 12 Months
Red Gran Reserva:
- 24 Months
Where is Calchaqui Valley situated?
- Salta, North Region
Where is La Rioja situated?
- Cuyo Region
What is the main grape variety of Mendoza?
- Malbec
What are the native varietals of Argentina?
Whites:
- Torrontés
- Criolla Grande
- Cereza
Reds:
- Malbec
- Criolla Chica
- Bonarda
What are the sub-regions of Mendoza?
- Agrelo
- Barrancas
- Las Compuertas
- Lujan de Cuyo
- Lulunta
- Maipu
- Perdriel
- San Martin
- San Rafael
- Uco Valley
- Ugarteche
- Vistalba
What are the main grape varieties of Patagonia?
- Pinot Noir
- Malbec
Where is Maipú situated?
- Mendoza, Cuyo Region
Who is behind Bodega Chacra?
Where it is located?
- Sassicaia & Domaine Roulot
Location:
- Río Negro, Patagonia
What region is home to Humberto Canale?
- Río Negro, Patagonia
Torrontés Riojano is a crossing of which two varietals?
- Criolla Chica x Muscat de Alexandia
What are the three clones of Torrontés?
- Torrontés Riojano
- Torrontés San Juanino
- Torrontés Mendocino
What are the pink skinned grape varities of Argentina?
- Criolla Grande
- Cereza
Name the main grape varities of Río Negro?
White:
- Sauvignon Blanc
Red:
- Pinot Noir
- Malbec
What is the climate of Patagonia?
- Cool and dry
Who is behind Cheval des Andes?
What is the grape variety?
- Pierre Lurton of Châteaux Cheval Blanc (St-Emilion)
- Terrazas de los Andes (Argentina)
Grape Variety:
- Blend of: Malbec, Cab. Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
Argentina Regional Wine Law:
IGs( Indicaciones Geográficas)
- Regions are demarcated by political or geographical boundaries, similar to AVAs
DOCs (Denominación de Origen Controlada)
- Specific grape varieties, viticultural practices, and aging requirements
- Similar to European appellation systems
What are the sub-regions of Cuyo Region “país de los desiertos”?
What are the predominant grapes?
- La Rioja
- San Juan
- Mendoza
Predominant Grapes:
- Bonarda
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Malbec
- Syrah
What are the sub-regions of Patagonia and Atlántic Region?
What are the predominat grapes?
- La Pampa
- Neuquén
- Río Negro
- Chubut
- Buenos Aires
Predominat Grapes:
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
Where is Uco Valley situated?
- Mendoza, Cuyo Region
Where is Cafayate situated?
- Salta IG, North Region
What is the synonym of Mission in Argentina?
- CRIOLLA CHICA
Where is San Rafael situated?
What is the dominat grape?
- Sub-region of Mendoza, Cuyo Region
- Chenin Blanc
Which wine is a joint venture between Château Lafite-Rothschild and Nicolás Catena Zapata in Argentina?
- Caro
Who is behind Clos de los Siete?
- Michelle Rolland of Pomerol
Where is Fiambala located?
- Northern province of Catamarca.
What are the grape varieties of Fiambala?
- Bonarda
- Malbec
