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North Region Flashcards

1
Q

argentina is the __ largest producer of wine

A

5th largest in the world

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2
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argentina is the ___ largest exporter

A

10th largest exporter

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3
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where are the vineyards located in argentina?

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vineyards are confined to the western sector in the plains and foothills near the andes mountains

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4
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what is the climate in argentina?

A

continental

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5
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the andes mountains cause a ____ effect

A

rain shadow effect for argentina

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6
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zonda

A

wind that blows down from the mountains

- sometimes affecting flowering

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7
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what does argentina lack that helps stay fungal free?

A

humidity

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8
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what helps provide water for irrigation in argentina?

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snowmelt

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9
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in argentina spring and summer ____ is a problem

A

hail

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10
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some vineyards in argentina an reach up to ___ meters above sea level

A

3000 meters = 9800 ft

donald hess colome estate is one example

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11
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what is the average elevation for vineyards in argentina?

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900 meters = 2900 ft

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12
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what helps argentina stay free from pollution?

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the lack of urban centers

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13
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what is the 2nd most planted grape in argentina?

A

carbono aka corbeau aka bonarda

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14
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what is the most planted grape in argentina

A

pedro gimenez

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15
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what is pedro gimenez used for?

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mainly for bulk production or blending

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16
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top white grapes in argentina

A

torrontes 2nd
chardonnay
chenin blanc

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17
Q

argentina chardonnay clone

A

developed by uc davis
prone to millerandage
greater skin to juice ratio

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18
Q

argentina pink skinned varieties

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cereza
criolla chica
criolla grande

  • make up 30% of acreage
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19
Q

argentina major winemaking areas

A

north region
cuyo
patagonia

20
Q

what argentina major winemaking area is largest in production?

A

cuyo

- 3/4 of production in mendoza

21
Q

salta reputation

A

high altitude torrontes

22
Q

crios

A

susana balbo
torrontes
hallmark

23
Q

two important producters in cafayete?

A

etchart
yacochuya

  • brought michele rolland to argentina
24
Q

north region provinces

A
  • jujuy
  • salta
  • catamarca
  • tucuman
  • valles calchaquies*
25
Q

valles calchaquies

A 
not an ig but include some departments in 
- salta
san carlos
cafayete
molinos
la vina
  • catamarca
    santa maria
  • tucuman
    tafi
26
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what are the catamarca subzones

A
  • tinogasta
  • belen
  • santa maria
  • poman
27
Q

catamarca main subzone?

A

tinogasta 98% of the region

28
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catamarca major grapes?

A

15% torrontes
43% cabernet sauvignon, malbec, syrah bonarda
42% cereza

29
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catamarca climate

A

hot semi-arid

30
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catamarca natural features

A

andes mountains

abucan river

31
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catamarca key producers

A
  • don diego
  • tizac
  • bodega el esteco
32
Q

jujuy major grapes

A

sauvignon blanc 8% (2ha)

cabernet sauvignon, malbec, syrah 91% (24ha)

33
Q

jujuy total ha?

A

26ha total

34
Q

jujuy climate?

A

humid subtropical

35
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jujuy key producers

A

fernando dupont
tukma
claudio zucchino

36
Q

jujuy subzone

A

quebrada de humahuaca

37
Q

salta subzones

A
  • cachi
  • molinos
  • valle de cafayete
38
Q

salta main subzone

A

cafayete

39
Q

salta major grapes

A

33% torrontes riojano

65% cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, tannat

40
Q

salta climate

A

humid subtropical

41
Q

salta major features

A

calchaqui valleys

andes mountains

42
Q

salta key producers

A 
colome
el esteco
el porvenir
etchart
yacochuyo
43
Q

tucuman subzone

A

tafi

44
Q

tucuman major grapes

A

21% torrontes riojano

72% cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec

45
Q

tucuman climate

A

hot semi-arid

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