Questions of Argentina Flashcards
Which is the world’s fifth largest wine producer?
Argentina (as of 2018)
Which challenges are Which challenges are the Argentinean vineyards facing?
Spring and summer hails, Zonda wind affecting flowering, frost
What’s the climate in most Argentina’s wine regions?
Continental climate
Where are most Argentina’s wine regions located?
Western sector of the country, in the plains and foothills near the Andes
What are the Topograhical influences on the climate of Argentina?
The Andes creates rain shadow, plus the Zonda hot wind which blows down from the mountains
so the climate in Argentina is very dry, hot
What’s Zonda?
A fierce凶猛的, dusty, hot afternoon wind on the eastern slopes of the Andes in central Argentina.
Which is one of the world’s highest vines in Argentina? How high?
Donald Hess’Colomé estate in Salta, 3000m
What’s the average elevation of Argentina vineyards?
900m
Name the 6 most important red grapes in Argentina (in descending order of importance)?
Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo
What are the synonyms of Bonarda of Argentina in Savoie and US?
Savoie: Corbeau
US:Charbono
Is Italy’s Bonarda the same as Argentina’s ?
NO, they are different varieties
Which is the most planted white grape in Argentina?
Pedre Giménez
What’s the aging requirement for Reserve wines in Argentina?
Mini. 6months for white, 1 year for red
What’s the aging requirement for Gran Reserve wines in Argentina?
Mini. 1year for white, 2years for red
When were Reserva and Gran Reserve designantions introduced in Argentina?
In 2008
Which grape varieties can be made as Reserva or Gran Reserva wines in Argentina?
Premium grapes, not Cereza or Criolla Chica
Which are the most planted pink-skinned varieties in Argentina? How many % of the nation’s vineyard acreage?
Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande;
Nearly 30%.
Name the four most planted white grapes in Argentina in descending order ?
Pedro Giménez, Torrontés, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Which is the second most planted white grape in Argentina?
Torrontés
Which style of wine is produced from Pedro Gimenez?
Mainly for bulk wines
Is Pedro Giménez of Argentina the same variety as Pedro Ximénez of Spain?
No, they are unrelated
Which wine is the hallmark of Cafayate’s Torrontes?
Susana Balbo’s Crios
What’s the new project of Arnaldo Etchart in Cafayate?
Yacochuya
Where is Yacochuya winery located?
Cafayate
Which winery was the first brought Michel Rolland to Argentina?
Etchart
How many % of Argentina’s entire wine production is in Cuyo?
3/4 three-quarters
Which is the most famous wine region of La Rioja?
Famatina Valley
Whcih are the main grape varieties in San Juan?
Pink-skinned varieties
Which is the second-largest wine producing province in Argentina?
San Juan
What’s the climate in San Juan?
Hot
Which types of products are produced in San Juan with good quality?
Brandy, Vermouth, sherry-style wines
What’s the traditional form of irrigation in Mendoza?
Furrow irrigation: Andes snowmelt water is directed through the vineyards in channels
Why are most of Argentinean vines planted on their own rootstock?
The soils are loose松散alluvial sand over clay, the soils structure plus the strong Zonda wind, helps to keep phylloxera away.
Name two best sites for Malbec in Argentina?
Luján de Cuyo DOC, Maipú in Primera Zona (central) Mendoza
Which pink-skinned grape varieties account for 20% of the plantings in Mendoza?
Criolla Grande, Cereza
Which two regions are known for Chenin Blanc in Argentina?
San Rafael DOC, General Alvear IG (both are in south Mendoza)
Name the two DOCs of Argentina?
Luján de Cuyo, San Rafael
What’s the principal grape in San Rafael?
Chenin Blanc
Which IGs produce good Chardonnay and Semillon in Mendoza?
High elevation vineyards of Uco Valley and its Tupungato
Name two top producers in Patagonia?
Bodega Noemia, Bodega Chacra
Where is Bodega Noemía? What’s famous for?
Rio Negro in Patagonia, Malbec
Where is Bodegas Chacra located? What’s famous for?
Rio Negro in Patagonia; famous for super premium Rio Negro Pinot Noir
Who is the back family of Chacra?
Sassicaia
What’s the range of latitude for vines’ planting in Argentina?
latitudes 23 ° to 45.5°S
What’s the IG system in Argentina?
Regions - Provinces - Departments - Districts
Where is Uquía?
Town in Jujuy
What’s the altitude of the Norte?
23°southern latitude
Which is the highest vineyard in the world? How many meters?
Moya vineyards in the town of Uquía (Jujuy) in the North, 3329m
What’s the most important factor that impacts the climate of Norte in Argentina?
Latitude
What’s the major soil in Norte?
Sandy-loam or sandy
Which province is in the extreme northwest of Argentina?
Jujuy
Which GI of Argentina was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO?
Quebrada de Humahuaca 七彩山
Which are the most planted variety in Jujuy? Followed by which grape varieties?
Malbec; followed by Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Where are the most vineyards of Jujuy located?
High up in the mountains, in the area of Valles Templados
Where is Valles Templados?
Jujuy
What’s the climate in Jujuy?
Humid Subtropical: Strongly influenced by the height, wide diurnal temperature swings, high solar radiation, low rainfall
Where is Payogasta? What’s the elevation?
In the north of Salta, in the department of Cachi; 3111m
How many % of vineyards of Salta in Cafayate Valley?
70%
What’s the climate in Cafayate?
Subtropical Highland:Hot climate and cool nights
What’s the soil in Cafayate?
Sandy
Which is the interconnecting valleys GI shares with Salta, Catamarca and Tucuman?
Calchaquí Valleys GI
Name 2 GIs within Calchaquí Valleys but not in Salta?
Tafi (Tucuman)
Santa María (Catamarca)
Which Province GI vineyards are mainly in Valles Templados?
Jujuy
Where is Colalao del Valle?
Viticulture town in Tucumán
Where is Amaicha del Valle?
Viticulture town in Tucumán
Where is El Porvenir located?
Salta
Name 3 key producers in Salta?
Colomé, El Porvenir, Bodegas Etchart, Yacochuya
In which GI is Museo Casa Histórica de la Independencia located?
Tucumán (most densely populated province)
Which GIs of Argentina has the highest and lowest altitude?
Jujuy5643-10922 fasl=1720-3329m
Salta 1,280-3,100 m
Pampa 1,001 - 1,053fasl*=305-321m
Rio Negro 13 - 1,214=4-370m
Buenos Aires 82 - 1,641=25-500m
Which is the most planted grape varieties in Catamarca?
Torrontes Riojano
Which red grape varieties perform well in Catamarca?
Cab S, Malbec, Syrah
What’s the important river in Catamarca?
Abaucán River
Which GI is mostly influenced by Abaucán River ?
Catamarca
Cuyo boasts how many % of total area planted in Argentina ?
95%
What’s the climate in La Rioja?
Hot semi-arid climate
Which is the native variety in La Rioja?
Torrontés Riojano
Which river influences San Juan Region?
San Juan river
What’s the climate in San Juan?
Desert
Which river influences Patagonia?
Colorado River
Which is the second most important wine province in Argentina after Mendoza?
How many % of the total area planted in the the country?
San Juan; 16%
Which is the signature grape in San Juan?
Syrah
What’s the latitude of Chubut?
45th parallel
Where is Colorado River basin?
North of Patagonia
What’s the climate in Colorado River?
Moderate continental climate
Where is the town of 25 de Mayo?
High valley of the Colorado River in the north Patagonia
Where is the viticultural center of Neuqué?
San Patricio del Chañar in Añelo Department
Where is San Javier? What’s the climate?
It’s the town in the East of Rio Negro, close to the Atlantic;
Moderate climate
Name the two rivers in Neuquén?
Limay River, Neuquén River
Which grape varieties perform well in Rio Negro?
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Which region has the southermost vineyard in the world?
Chubut in Patagonia, Argentina
What’s the latitude of Chubut?
45th parallel south
Apart from the most planted grapes, which variety is well recognised in Chubut?
Gewurztraminer
Where is Paso del Sapo?
In Chubut, Patagonia
Which grape varieties are most planted in Chubut?
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Which is easternmost point for vine cultivation in Argentina?
Chapadmalal IG
Where is Chapadmalal IG?
The edge of the Atlantic in Buenos Aires
What’s the style of wine in Buenos Aires?
Fresher, more elegant wines of strong aromatic complexity
Which are the focused grape varieties in Buenos Aires?
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Which type of wine is excellent in Buenos Aires?
Pinot Noir and Sparkling wines
