Ch 17 - South America Flashcards
Climatic and geographic features that make the western foothills of Argentina an excellent area for grapes
dry air, plentiful irrigation water from Andes snowmen, unlimited sun
Fierce winter wind that affects vineyards of Argentina
Zonda Winds
Weather threat that affects the vineyards of Argentina at harvest
Hailstorms
Leading red grape of Argentina
Malbec
Signature white grape of Argentina
Torrontés
Highest level of wine quality designation used in Argentina
DOC = Denominación de Origen Controlada
Intermediate quality designation used for wines of Argentina
IG = Indicación Geográfica
Designation used for table wines and regional wines in Argentina
IP = Indicación de Procendencia
First two regions in Argentina to earn DOC status
Luján de Cuyo and San Rafael (both in Mendoza)
Province with close to 20% of Argentina’s vineyards; known for Bonarda, Syrah, and Malbec
San Juan
Province in Argentina known for Torrontés
Salta
Argentina’s oldest wine-producing region
La Rioja
Home to more than 70% of Argentina’s vineyards
Mendoza
Term used to designate the best wines of Argentina
Vinos Finos
High-elevation subregion of Mendoza
Uco Valley
Label term based on minimum aging periods
Reserva
Subregion of Mendoza located near the capital
Maipú
Located in the far south of Argentina, this province is up and coming for sparkling wines
Rio Negro
Subregion of Salta with very high-altitude vineyards
Cafayate
Region located to the south of Argentina’s Cuyo (Central) region
Patagonia