Argentina - Wine law/regulations Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the 3-tier system
A
- IP = large geographical area
- IG or GI - wines that meet certain quality from specific geographical area producing quality wines
- DOC - specific geographical area with legislated winemaking criteria
Only 2 created so far
1) Luyan de Cuo 2) San Rafael (both Mendoza)
2
Q
Most GIs correspond to Political Divisions
List the 6 Levels
A
- Region (Cuyo)
- Province (Mendoza)
- Sub-Region (Uco Valley)
- Department (San Carlos)
- District (La Consulta)
- GI inside district (Paraje Altamira)
3
Q
What has happened recently with GIs?
A
Not based on political divisions, but on specific characteristics like soil or climate (similar to Burgundy)
4
Q
What % of wine if vintage is mentioned on label?
What % of wine if single varietal named?
If 2 or 3 varieties mentioned, what % of blend must they make up?
Wines labelled as Riserva?
Grand Riserva?
A
85% must come from that vintage
85% grapes must be from that variety
85% of Blend
Reserva = aged for 12 months for reds, 6 months for white/rosé
Grand Reserva = Aged 24 months