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General Argentina info Flashcards

1
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Where in volume does Argentina rank, worldwide?

A

5th

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2
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What is the climate of western Argentina?

A

Continental

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3
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What is the wind of Argentina?

A

Zonda

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4
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What dangerous weather issue is seen in the Andes in spring and summer?

A

hail

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5
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How high do Salta’s highest vineyards reach? Where?

A

About 3,000 meters

Colome estate, owned by Donald Hess

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6
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What is the average vineyard elevation?

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900m

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7
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What are the top 6 important red grapes of Argentina?

A 
Malbec
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot
Tempranillo
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8
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What is Bonarda actually?

A

Corbeau or Charbono

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9
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What is the most planted white grape in Argentina?

A

Pedro Gimenez

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10
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What is the Mendoza Chardonnay clone prone to?

A

Millerandage

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11
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What white grape is second in production? 3rd and 4th?

A

Torrontes
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc

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12
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What are common pink skinned grapes of Argentina?

A

Cereza
Criolla Chica
Criolla Grande

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13
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What is the aging implied by reserva?

A

6 months = white

1 year = red

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14
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What is the aging implied by Gran Reserva?

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1 year = white

2 years = red

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15
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When were Reserva and Gran Reserva introduced?

A

2008

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16
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How much of Argentina production takes place in Mendoza?

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75%

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17
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What is a noteworthy subdepartment of Salta?

A

Cafayate

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18
Q

Which winery first brought Michel Rolland to Argentina?

A

Etchart

19
Q

Which province is directly south of Salta?

A

Catamarca

20
Q

What are the 3 provinces of Cuyo?

A

Mendoza
La Rioja
San Juan

21
Q

What is the northernmost province of Cuyo?

A

La Rioja

22
Q

What are the 5 valleys of San Juan?

A 
Tulum
Zonda
Ullum
Jachal
Fertil
23
Q

What is another name for Bonarda in Argentina?

A

Barbera Bonarda

24
Q

What is also produced in San Juan?

A

brandy and vermouth

25
Q

Where is the Uco Valley

A

western Mendoza

26
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What are the soils like in Uco Valley?

A

Loose, alluvial sand over clay

27
Q

What is irrigation like in Mendoza?

A

Pretty necessary

28
Q

What is the principal grape of San Rafael?

A

Chenin Blanc

29
Q

What grapes are used for bulk production in Mendoza?

A

Criolla Grande

Cereza

30
Q

What are the two wine provinces of Patagonia?

A

Rio Negro

Neuquen

31
Q

What is the famous Sassicaia-related estate in Patagonia?

A

Bodegas Chacra

32
Q

What is a very small producing region of Cuyo?

A

San Luis

33
Q

What are the 2 major white grapes of La Rioja?

A

Torrontes Riojano

Moscatel de Alejandria

34
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What are the 4 major red grapes of La Rioja?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Bonarda
Malbec

35
Q

What is the major pink grape of La Rioja?

A

Cereza

36
Q

What are the major grapes of San Juan?

A 
Syrah
Pedro Gimenez
Bonarda
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
37
Q

What are the major grapes of Mendoza?

A
  • Malbec: 29,281 ha
  • Bonarda: 15,606 ha
  • Cabernet Sauvignon: 12,434 ha
  • Pedro Giménez: 9,280 ha
  • Tempranillo: 5,933 ha
  • Chardonnay: 5,372 ha
  • Merlot: 4,870 ha
  • Torrontés Riojano: 3,533 ha
  • Chenin Blanc: 2,108 ha
38
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What are the grapes of Neuquen?

A 
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Negro
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
39
Q

What are the major grapes of Catamarca?

A 
Torrontes Riojano
Syrah
Bonarda
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cereza
40
Q

What is the climate of Jujuy?

A

Humid subtropical

41
Q

What are the subregions of Salta?

A

Cachi
Cafayate - Valle de Cafayate
Molinos
San Carlos

42
Q

What are the main grapes of Salta?

A 
Torrontes Riojano
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Tannat
43
Q

What are the valleys of Salta

A

Calchaqui Valleys

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