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Argentina and Chile Flashcards

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How long is Argentina from North to South?

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1500 km

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What is the avarage anual rainfall in Mendoza?

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around 200 mm

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What is Pergola system?

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This traditional vine training is a high-picking system used for wine grapes and especially table grapes

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What are the main issues in Argentinian viticulture?

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summer hail (particularly in Mendoza)

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5
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What is the 2nd biggest wine region in Argentina?

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San Juan (450 - 1400 m asl), noted for Syrah

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What is the 3rd?

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La Rioja (noted for Torrontes)

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What is the lowest region?

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Patagonia (200-250 m asl)

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What are the main grape varieties grown in Argentina?

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cab Sav, Torrontes, Chardonnay

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What are the DOCs of Mendoza?

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Lujan de Cuyo DOC and San Rafael DOC

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Where is Lujan de Cuyo located and at what altitude?

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SW from Mendoza city at 900-1100 m asl

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Where is Maipu located and at what altitude?

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S from Mendoza city at 600-950 m asl

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What is the highest wine producing place in Uco Valley?

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Tupungato (over 1500 m)

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What are Argentina’s wine regions from N to S?

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Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza, Patagonia

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What are Mendoza’s sub-regions?

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Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo DOC, Uco Valley and San Rafael DOC

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What are Chilean wine regions from N to S?

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Atacama, Coquimbo, Aconcagua, Central Valley, Southern region

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16
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What is the length of Chile from N to S?

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4240 km

17
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What are the natural boundaries of Chile?

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Pacific ocean is the west and Andes in the east

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What is the name of the current which provides cooling influence on the coastal areas?

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Humbolt current

19
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What are 3 other appelations which can be found on the wine label as well as region names?

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Costa, Entre Cordillera and Andes

20
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Sub regions of Aconcagua?

A

Valle de Aconcagua, Valle de Casablanca and Valle de San Antonio

21
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What style of wine is Valle de Aconcagua famous for?

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Bold dry red (Cab Sav and Syrah, also Merlot and Carmenere)

22
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What are the main grapes of Casablanca Valley?

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Sav Blanc, Chardonnay, also some Pinot Noir

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What are the sub-regions of Central Valley?

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Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule

24
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What is the main grape grown in Maipo?

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Cab Sav (around 60%)

25
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Where is Valle de Colchagua located?

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It is a sub-zone of Rapel Valley

26
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What is the largest wine region is Chile?

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Maule Valley (Cab Sav, Merlot, Carmenere)

27
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What is the name of the local most-planted grape?

A

Pais (Mission)

28
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What is the minimum % the grape variety must be presented in the bottle if mentioned on the label?

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75% (the same for region,sub-region and vintage)

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