Argentina - Wine law/regulations Flashcards

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Q

Describe the 3-tier system

A
  1. IP = large geographical area
  2. IG or GI - wines that meet certain quality from specific geographical area producing quality wines
  3. DOC - specific geographical area with legislated winemaking criteria
    Only 2 created so far
    1) Luyan de Cuo 2) San Rafael (both Mendoza)
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Most GIs correspond to Political Divisions
List the 6 Levels

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  1. Region (Cuyo)
  2. Province (Mendoza)
  3. Sub-Region (Uco Valley)
  4. Department (San Carlos)
  5. District (La Consulta)
  6. GI inside district (Paraje Altamira)
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3
Q

What has happened recently with GIs?

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Not based on political divisions, but on specific characteristics like soil or climate (similar to Burgundy)

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4
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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

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