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Argentina Flashcards

1
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What kind of geography and climate is generally found in Argentina

A

Continental climate
Most vineyards located in land near foothills of Andes mountain towards the west of country
Fierce hot afternoon wind Zonda adversly affects flowering
Water scarcity due to low rainfall, snowmelt is te source of irrigation
Low humidity, fungal diseases rare
Hailstorm in spring and autumn common occurance due to continental climate
High altitude vineyards, national average elevation above 900 meters

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2
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Which Argentinian estate boasts of world’s highest vineyard

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Donald Hess, Colome estate in Cafayate, Salta province

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3
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What are the most planted grape varieties in Argentina

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Malbec for reds, Pedro Gimenez for white

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4
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Which grape is Argentinian Bonarda related to

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Corbeau/Charbono

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5
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What is the main drawback and strength of Mendoza clone of Chardonnay

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Prone to millerandage

Greater skin to juice ratio

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6
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What are the traditional pink skin varieties planted in Argentinian vineyards

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Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande

30% of country’s vineyard acreage

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7
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What are the restrictions of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines

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Only premium varieties can be labeled as such, pink skinned traditional varieties and Pedro Gimenez not allowed.

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8
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What is the minimum ageing required for wine to be marked Reserva in Argentina

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Min 6 months ageing in oak barrels for white wines
Min 12 months ageing in oak barrels for red wines
Less than 10 tons per hectare yield

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9
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What is the minimum ageing required for wines to be labeled Grand Reserva in Argentina

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Min 12 months ageing in oak barrels for white wines
Min 24 months ageing in oak barrels for red wines
Less than 10 tons per hectare yields

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10
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What are the dosage permitted in Argentinian sparkling wines

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Nature - no sugar
Brut Nature - up to 2 grams of sugar
Extra Brut - up to 8 grams
Brut - up to 14 grams
Demi Sec - up to 25 grams 
Dulce - more than 25 grams
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11
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Which Argentine region is known for its high altitude Torrontes

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Salta

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12
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Name key Torrontes producers in Salta, Cafayate

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Susana Balbo “Crios”
Bodegas Etchart
Yacochuya
El Porvenir

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13
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What are the winemaking regions of Argentina

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North Region
Cuyo IG
Center Region
Patagonia IG
Atlantic Region
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14
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What are the winemaking provinces in North Region

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Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Catamarca IG
Tucuman IG
Valle Calchaquies IG (few departments each of Salta, Catamarca and Tucuman)
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15
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What are the regions in Cuyo IG province of Argentina

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La Rioja Argentina IG
San Juan IG
Mendoza IG
San Louis IG (2019 official)

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16
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What are the regions in Center Region province of Argentina

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Cordoba

Entre Rios

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17
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What are the Regions in Patagonia province of Argentina

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La Pampa
Nuequen
Rio Negro
Trevelin
Chubut
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18
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What are the winemaking regions in Atlantic Province of Argentina

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Buenos Aires

19
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What is the main subregion in Catamarca region

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Tinogasta - 64% of the vineyard area
Belen, Poman, Santa Maria

20
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What is the main subregion of Jujuy

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Quebrada de Humahuaca

21
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What are the main subregions of Salta

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Cachi
Cafayate
Molinos
San Carlos

22
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What is the subregion of Tucuman

23
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What are the key grapes produced in La Rioja region

A

Torrontes and Malbec

24
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What are the subregions of La Rioja Argentina

A

Famatina Valley
Chilecito
Felipe Varela

25
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What are the key subregions of San Juan in Argentina

A 
Tulum
Zonda
Ullum
Jáchal
Calingasta
Pedernal
Fertil Valley
26
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Which Argentinian region is also known for producing Sherry style wines

27
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What kind of soils are found in Mendoza in Argentina

A

Loose alluvial sand over clay

28
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Which irrigation technique was developed by the Incas in Argentina

A

Furrow irrigation.

Snowmelt is directed through the vineyards through channels made for the purpose.

29
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What are the subregions in Mendoza

A 
North Mendoza
Center Mendoza/Primera Zona
South Mendoza
East Mendoza
Uco Valley
30
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What are the two DOC’s of Argentina

A

Luzan de Cuyo

San Rafael

31
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Which grape is permitted to carry DOC in Luzan de Cuyo and San Rafael

32
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What are the departments in North Mendoza

A

Guaymallen
Las Heras
Lavalle -Desierto de Lavalle

33
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What are the departments in Center Mendoza/Primera Zona region of Mendoza

A

Luzan de Cuyo
Maipu
Godoy Cruz

34
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What are the districts in Luzan de Cuyo DOC

A

Agrelo
Perdriel
Las Compuertas

35
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What are the districts in Maipu IG of Mendoza

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Las Barrancas IG
Cruz de Piedra IG
Lunlunta IG
El Paraíso IG
Russel IG
36
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What are the departments in South Mendoza region

A

San Rafael

General Alvear

37
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What are the departments in East Mendoza region

A 
Rivadavia
Junin
San Martin
Santa Rosa
La Paz
38
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What are the departments in Uco Valley region

A

Tupungato
Tunuyan
San Carlos

39
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What are the districts in Tupungato department of Uco Valley Region

A

El Peral
Gualtallary - unofficial

40
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What are the districts in Tunuyan department of Uco Valley region

A

San Pablo GI
Los Chacayes GI
Vista Flores GI

41
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What are the districts in San Carlos department of Uco Valley region

A

La Consulta GI
Paraje Altamira GI
El Cepillo IG

42
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Which is the key white grapein General Alvear and San Rafael

A

Chenin Blanc

43
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What are the key white grapes in Patagonia

A

Torrontes

Semillon

44
Q

Name famous producers in Patagonia

A

Bodegas Chacra

Bodega Noemia de Patagonia

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