Argentina Flashcards
haName the main wine regions of Argentina.
- North Region
- Cuyo Region
- Patagonia
Which regions are covered under North Region?
- Jujuy
- Salta
- Catamarca
Which regions are covered under Cuyo Region?
- La Rioja
- San Juan
- Mendoza
Which regions are covered under Patagonia Region?
- Neuquèn
- Rio Negro
- La Pampa
Which Italian producer is based in Patagonia?
Bodegas Chacra - Sassicaia - Pinot Noir.
Name a few popular producers from Patagonia.
- Bodegas Chacra - Pinot Noir
- Bodega Noemía de Patagonia - Malbec.
What is Zonda?
A fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering.
Name the important grapes of Argentina.
Red - Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo.
White - Pedro Giménez, Torrontés, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.
Name the DOC’s of Mendoza.
- Luján de Cuyo DOC
- San Rafael DOC - Valentín Bianchi and General Alvear.
What are the grapes for Salta?
Red - Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tannat.
White - Torrontes
Which sub-region of Salta produces excellent Torrontes?
Cafayata Valley - Valles Calchaguies
Name a few popular producers from Salta.
- Susana Balbo’s “Crios”
- Etchart
- Yacochuya - Arnaldo Etchart
Name the sub-region of Catamarca.
- Flambalá Valley
Name the sub-region of La Rioja.
- Famatina Valley
Name the sub-region of San Juan.
- Pedernal Valley
- Tulum
- Zonda
- Feril Valley
What are the grapes for San Juan?
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Malbec and Chardonnay.
Name the sub-region of Mendoza.
Uco Valley - Tupungato, San Carlos, Tunuyán
Which districts south of Mendoza are important regions for Malbec?
- Maipu
- Lújan de Cuyo DOC
- San Rafael DOC - Chenin Blanc
- Agrelo
What are the grapes for Mendoza?
Red - Malbec, Merlot, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir.
White - Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
What is the soil profile of Mendoza?
Generally comprised of loose, alluvial sand over clay.
Name a few popular producers from Mendoza.
- Achával Ferrer
- Cheval des Andes
- Catena
- Susana Balbo’s Dominio del Plata
- Bressia
What does the term Reserva mean on a Argentine wine label?
Reserva- 6 months (white) and 12 months (Red)
What does the term Gran Reserva mean on a Argentine wine label?
Gran Reserva - 12 months (white) and 24 months (Red)
What is the grape parentage of Malbec?
Prunelard x Magdeleine Noire des Charentes
The passing of the _____ Act in 1853 led to the rapid development of Argentina’s wine industry.
Water
Terrazas de los Andes produces a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon named?
“Los Aromos”
Which clone of Chardonnay is most prominent in Argentina?
Mendoza
In what century was the Quinta Normal founded?
19th Century
Which of the following rivers flows through San Juan?
Río Desaguadero
Who is the producer of “Estrella?”
Weinert
Which is the active volcano in Mendoza?
Tupungatito
Where is Maipú?
Mendoza
Tinogasta is located in which region?
Catamarca
What type of vine training system is Parral?
Pergola / Tendone
Nicolás by Catena Zapata is a blend of Malbec and what other grape?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Clos de los Siete is located within what region in Mendoza?
Uco Valley
What is the average elevation range for vineyards in Argentina?
500 - 1,500 meters
Which is the southernmost winemaking province of Argentina?
Chubut
Charbono in the United States is better known as chambourcain ________ in Argentina.
Bonarda
Luján de Cuyo is located in what province?
Mendoza
Where is the Cafayate IG?
Salta
Which of the following is a synonym in Argentina for the Mission grape?
Criolla Chica
_________ irrigation redirects river water by digging channels through the vineyard.
Furrow
Yacochuya and Etchart are located in which region?
Cafayete
The Bodega Colomé winery is located in which region?
Salta
Argentina’s wine-growing regions are generally located in areas with which of the following climate types?
Continental
Bodegas Chacra focuses its production primarily on which grapes?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
The first commercial vineyard in Argentina was planted in which century?
17th century
What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?
Pedro Giménez