Argentina

Question 1

Where are vineyards planted in Argentina to allow successful growth of grapes so close to the equator?

Answer 1

Planted at high altitudes
Parral System

Question 2

What is a regular weather hazard in Argentina?

Answer 2

Hail
Many grape growers use netting to protect vines and own vineyards in several different areas.

Question 3

What are Argentina’s main black grape varieties?

Answer 3

Malbec
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 4

What are the characteristics of Malbec?

Answer 4

Deeply coloured
Full bodied
High smooth tannins
Black Fruit
Matured in new oak - subtle spicy flavours.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of Bonarda?

Answer 5

Late ripening
Deeply coloured
High Acid
High Tannin
Raspberry and blackberry aromas.

Question 6

What are the white wines of Argentina?

Answer 6

Torrentes
Chardonnay

Question 7

What are the characteristics of Torrontes?

Answer 7

Medium body
Medium acid
Intense fruity, floral perfume
Stone fruit and melon flavours

Question 8

What would you expect from Cafayate?

Answer 8

North, normally too hot but planted at up to 3000m
Torrentes
Cab Sav
Malbec
Generally fresh and lifted from diurnal range.

Question 9

What would you expect from Maipu?

Answer 9

Lower altitude, more high volume.

Question 10

What would you expect from Mendoza?

Answer 10

Closer to the Andes mountains. Diurnal range. Higher quality.