Argentina Study Deck Flashcards
what is the second most planted red varietal in Argentina?
Bonarda
What is the most planted biotype of Torrontes in Argentina?
Sanjuanino
who is credited with bringing Malbec to Argentina?
Famous French ampelographer Michel Aimé Pouget (1868)
Cereza is a crossing of what two grapes?
Criolla Chica (Listan Prieto) and Moscatel d’alejandro
Mendoza accounts for what percentage of wine production in Argentina?
70%
What Argentinian winery is owned by Concha y Toro?
Trivento
Which GI claims the highest vineyards in Argentina
Quebrada du Humahuaca
FU/ In what province would you find Quebrada de Humahuaca
Jujuy
El Esteco and Bodegas Etchart are wineries in which GI
Valles de Calchaqui GI
What was the first GI in Argentina to be approved based on geological data rather than political boundaries?
Paraje Altamira GI
the 1999 INV wine law produced what 3 designations for wine in Argentina?
IPO, GI and DOC level wines
what is the southernmost GI in Argentina?
Trevelin GI
The Neuquen and the Limay join to form what major river?
Rio Negro
Tupungato and Tunuyan are found in what Valley?
Uco
Who is Argentina’s most important female winemaker
Susana Balbo