Argentina - Mendoza Flashcards
What is Mendoza?
A subregion indicacion geográfica in Cuyo IG
Mendoza climate
Desert-like
Andes make rain shadow in West
Pampas prevent rain in East
Blending in Mendoza
Common
Due to different climates in the 5 main divisions
Mendoza divisions
Northern
Eastern
Central
Southern
Uco Valley
Northern Mendoza
High-volume, inexpensive wine
Irrigation from Mendoza rivers makes high-volume possible
Eastern Mendoza
High-volume, inexpensive wine
Irrigation from Mendoza rivers makes high-volume possible
Luján de Cuyo
Department in Central Mendoza
Known for excellent Malbec
900-1100m
Central Mendoza
Premium wine region
Maipú
Department in Central Mendoza
East of Luján de Cuyo, and at lower altitude
CS, Syrah
Eastern, lower part makes high-volume, inexpensive wines, but also old vine Bonarda and Tempranillo
Uco Valley
Sub-area of Mendoza
Premium wine region
900-1500m (highest vineyards in Mendoza)
Uco Valley climate
Diurnal
Tupungato
Department in Uco Valley
Premium Pinot Noir
San Rafael
Department in Southern Mendoza
Lower altitude than rest of Mendoza, but also south = one of the coldest areas in Mendoza
Chenin Blanc
