Argentinian Wine Law

Question 1

Is Argentina free phylloxera

Answer 1

Yes due to the Andes, and sandy soil

Question 2

If bonarda is a very important grape in Argentina.

What is the name in U.S. And Savoie

Answer 2

Charbono in U.S.

Corbeau in savoie

Question 3

Name the 3 types of torrentes

Answer 3

Torrontes riojano
Torrontes sanjuanino
Torrontes Mendocino

Question 4

What are the chara of a wine labeled reserva in Argentina

Answer 4

Min 6 months of ageing for whites and 12 months for red

Question 5

What is a wine labeled gran reserva means?

Answer 5

Min 12 months for whites and 24 months for red

Question 6

What are the 4 region of Argentina

Answer 6

Northern region (4 provinces)
Centre region (2 provinces)
Cuyo (3 provinces)
Patagonia (4 provinces)

Question 7

what are the main danger in Argentina for wine growers

Answer 7

Hail
Frost
Strong Winds that can inhibit fruit set

Question 8

which pests disease is common in Argentina?

Answer 8

Nematodes

Question 9

What is Zonda?

Answer 9

Hot and dry afternoon wind in summer

Question 10

what is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

Answer 10

Pedro Gimenez

Question 11

what is the min % required to label a grape or a region in Argentina?

Answer 11

min 80%

Question 12

in what century was the Quinta Normal Founded?

Answer 12

19th century

Question 13

What type of training is Parral?

Answer 13

Pergola