Argentina and Chile Flashcards

1
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How long is Argentina from North to South?

A

1500 km

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2
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What is the avarage anual rainfall in Mendoza?

A

around 200 mm

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3
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What is Pergola system?

A

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

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4
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What are the main issues in Argentinian viticulture?

A

summer hail (particularly in Mendoza)

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

A

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

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6
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What is the 3rd?

A

La Rioja (noted for Torrontes)

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7
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What is the lowest region?

A

Patagonia (200-250 m asl)

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8
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What are the main grape varieties grown in Argentina?

A

Malbec, Bonarda, Cab Sav, Torrontes, Chardonnay

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9
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What are the DOCs of Mendoza?

A

Lujan de Cuyo DOC and San Rafael DOC

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10
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Where is Lujan de Cuyo located and at what altitude?

A

SW from Mendoza city at 900-1100 m asl

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11
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Where is Maipu located and at what altitude?

A

S from Mendoza city at 600-950 m asl

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12
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What is the highest wine producing place in Uco Valley?

A

Tupungato (over 1500 m)

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13
Q

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

A

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

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14
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What are Mendoza’s sub-regions?

A

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

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15
Q

What are Chilean wine regions from N to S?

A

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?

A

4240 km

17
Q

What are the natural boundaries of Chile?

A

Pacific ocean is the west and Andes in the east

18
Q

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

A

Humbolt current

19
Q

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

A

Costa, Entre Cordillera and Andes

20
Q

Sub regions of Aconcagua?

A

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

21
Q

What style of wine is Valle de Aconcagua famous for?

A

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

22
Q

What are the main grapes of Casablanca Valley?

A

Sav Blanc, Chardonnay, also some Pinot Noir

23
Q

What are the sub-regions of Central Valley?

A

Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule

24
Q

What is the main grape grown in Maipo?

A

Cab Sav (around 60%)

25
Q

Where is Valle de Colchagua located?

A

It is a sub-zone of Rapel Valley

26
Q

What is the largest wine region is Chile?

A

Maule Valley (Cab Sav, Merlot, Carmenere)

27
Q

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

A

Pais (Mission)

28
Q

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

A

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