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1
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What is the red grape variety that Argentina is most famous for?

A

Malbec

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When is the grape harvest time in Argentina - Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May Jun?

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March/April

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Is Bonardo a white or red grape?

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Red

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When were the first vineyards planted in Argentina - 1557, 1657, 1757?

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1557

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What is the largest wine growing area in Argentina?

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Mendoza

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In Patagonia what are the southernmost planted vineyards in the Americas - Bodegas Esmerelda, Bodegas Weinert, Bodegas Trapiche?

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Bodegas Weinert

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Which is the only Austrian owned Bodega in Argentina - Etchart, Norton, Weinert?

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Norton

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Which white grape grown extensively in Argentina has floral, muscat-like aromas and a spicy note?

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Torrontes

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Approximately how many separate wineries (wine companies) are there in Argentina - 900, 1200, 1500?

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900

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What is the oldest current winery in Argentina, at over 180 years old - Colome, Lagarde, Valentin Bianchi?

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Colome

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Which of these wine regions is the most southerly - Maipo, Limari, Bio Bio?

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Bio Bio

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What is the most widely grown grape variety in Chile?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Which Chilean grape variety used to be confused with Merlot?

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Carmenere

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Which famous Spanish wine family own extensive vineyards in Chile?

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Miguel Torres

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Los Vascos winery is owned by which famous First Growth property in Bordeaux?

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild

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Which wine region near Santiago has the hottest climate?

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Maipo

17
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There were 12 wineries in Chile in 1995. Approximately how many were there in 2015 - 240, 340, 440?

A

340

18
Q

What is special about Chilean grapevines and root stock?

A

Not grafted onto North American root stock/Phylloxera free

19
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Chile is now in the top 10 exporters of wine by value in the world, but in what position - 4th, 7th, 9th?

A

4th

20
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Which Chilean winery is not only the largest in Chile, but also in the whole of South America?

A

Concha y Toro

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