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Argentina (South America) Flashcards

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1
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Argentina is what rank in worldly wine production?

A

5th

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2
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Argentina is South America’s largest wine producing region. True or False?

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True

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Who helped revitalizes vineyards in Argentina towards the end of the 19th century?

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Italian and Spanish immigrants.

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4
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Where is Argentina located?

A

Eastern side of the Andes Mountains.

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What effect do the Andes Mountains have on Argentina?

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They create a rain shadow which offers protection from westerly winds/storms.

Creates a very dry, arid climate.

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6
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What is the climate in Argentina?

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Very dry and arid.
Major diurnal swings between day/night.

Caused by a rain shadow (Andes).

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7
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Where are most of Argentina’s vineyards planted?

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In the front range of the Andes at an average altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level.

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8
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What is the key to the success of viticulture in Argentina?

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Elevation.

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9
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What are the main grape varietals of Argentina?

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Torrontes (white)

Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah (red)

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10
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What is the benefit of the dry, low humidity climate in Argentina?

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Keeps vineyards free of fungal problems.

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11
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Snowmelt from the Andes provides plentiful water which is essential for _____ in Argentina?

A

Irrigation.

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12
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What is a frequent hazard for the vineyards in Argentina and how is it prevented?

A

Hail.

Producers employ hail nets to protect vines.

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13
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What are the Zonda?

A

Brutal winds that blow down from the Andes in late spring/early summer.

The wind can affect flowering of vines.

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14
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What is the Regional Wine Law of Argentina?

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IGs (Indicaciones Geograficas)

DOC’s (Denominacion de Origen Controlada)

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IGs (Indicaciones Geograficas)

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Regions that are demarcated by political or geographical boundaries.

(Similar to AVAs)

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16
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DOC’s (Denominacion de Origen Controlada)

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Specifies grape varieties, viticultural practices, and aging requirements.

(Similar to European appellation systems)

17
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What are the important appellations of Argentina?

A

Salta IG
Mendoza IG
Patagonia IG

18
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Where is Salta located?

A

Northernmost wine region in Argentina.

19
Q

What is the climate in Salta?

A

Generally warm, but much cooler at higher elevations.

20
Q

What are the main grape varietals of Salta?

A

Torrontes (white)

Malbec (red)

21
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Which region is home to some of the highest altitude vine plantings in the world?

A

Salta @ almost 10,000 feet.

22
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What is an important sub-region of Salta?

A

Cafayate IG

23
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What is the climate like in Mendoza?

A

Continental and arid.

Elevation dependent.

24
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What grapes are grown in Mendoza?

A

Malbec (reds)

25
Q

What is the largest viticultural region in Argentina?

A

Mendoza

26
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Where are a majority of Argentina’s vineyards planted?

A

Between 2,000 and 4,000 feet.

27
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What method of irrigation is used in Argentina?

A

Traditional furrow or floor techniques.

The use of water from rivers directed through vineyards in channels.

Drop irrigation increasingly used.

28
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How are many of the wines in Argentina aged?

A

New French or American oak barrels.

29
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What are the important sub-regions of Mendoza?

A

Lujan de Cuyo DOC

Uco Valley IG

30
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What is the climate of Patagonia?

A

Notably cool with some of Argentina’s southernmost vineyards.

31
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What are the major grape varietals grown in Patagonia?

A

Torrontes (white)

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir (reds)

32
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Name a PRO and a CON for how the Zonda affects viticulture in Mendoza.

A

PRO: Prevents mold/mildew/fungal diseases from affecting the vines.

CON: It can affect the flowering of vines.

33
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What is the primary red grape of Argentina?

A

Malbec

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