Argentina - Patagonia Flashcards
Patagonia latitude?
38-39 degrees south
Highest vineyard in Patagonia?
400m
Rainfall in Patagonia?
200mm per year
Patagonia Malbec?
Produces wines with Floral character
Patagonia reputation for reds? (3)
High quality:
Pinot noir
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Patagonia reputation for high quality whites? (3)
High quality:
Semillon
Chardonnay
Riesling
What helps thicken skins and stop disease pressure in Patagonia?
Winds over the plains from the Andes
Main Hazard in Patagonia?
Wind, can damage vines and affect fruit set and flowering
Rio Negro reputation? (3)
Old vines of sem, PN and Malbec
180-270m alt
Elegant PN, merlot, Malbec, SB and Riesling
Neuquen reputation? (3)
Warmer than Rio Negro - riper styles
Same grapes as Rio Negro. PN, Merlot, Malbec, Sauv Blanc, Riesling
Small and new vineyard area