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What are some factors influencing the climate in Argentina?

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  • Argentinian wine regions are located in a rain shadow of the Andes, so it is very dry
  • The Zonda is a fierce, dusty, hot afternoon wind that blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer
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Viticultural affects of the Zonda in Argentina

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  1. The Zonda blows down from the mountains in the late spring and early summer, sometimes adversely affecting flowering
    - The lack of humidity and the wind keep the vineyards free of fungal diseases
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Viticultural dangers in Argentina?

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  • Spring and summer hail
  • Very hot summers in the continental climate (100° F +)
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How does elevation affect viticulture in Argentina?

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Elevation serves to mitigate the extremely high temperatures of summer and prolong the growing season

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What is this a picture of?

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Donald Hess’ Colomé estate in Salta, where some of the world’s highest vines are grown (nearly 10,000 ft.)

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In order of importance, what are the main red grapes of Argentina?

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  1. Malbec
  2. Bonarda
  3. Cabernet Sauvignon
  4. Syrah
  5. Merlot
  6. Tempranillo
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Give the synonyms for Bonarda in the US and in France.

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  1. Charbono (US)
  2. Corbeau (Savoie)
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What is Argentina’s most planted white grape?

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Pedro Giménez (unrelated to Spain’s Pedro Ximénez), a blending grape often mainly suitable for bulk wines or grape concentrate

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Other important white grapes in Argentina?

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  1. Torrontés (Second most planted)
  2. Chardonnay
  3. Chenin Blanc
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Pink-skinned grape varieties grown in Argentina?

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  1. Cereza
  2. Criolla Chica
  3. Criolla Grande
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What does Reserva mean on a bottle of Argentinian wine?

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Minimum 6 months aging for whites and 1 year for reds

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What does Gran Reserva mean on a bottle of Argentinian wine?

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Minimum 1 year aging for whites and 2 years for reds

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Salta IG is best known for which grape?

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Torrontés

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Red grapes grown in Salta IG?

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Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cafayate is a department within what IG?

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Salta

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Which Argentinian producer is well known for their Torrontés from Cafayate in Salta?

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Susana Balbo, “Crios”

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Name two other prominent producers in Cafayate

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  1. Susana Balbo
  2. Etchart (the winery that brought Michel Rolland to Argentina)
  3. Yacochuya (Arnaldo Etchart’s new project)
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Name the winegrowing regions of Argentina (4)

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  1. Center Region
  2. Cuyo IG
  3. North Region
  4. Patagonia IG
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What is the only IG in the Center Region?

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Córdoba Argentina IG

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What are the 3 IG’s within Cuyo IG?

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  1. La Rioja Argentina IG
  2. Mendoza IG
  3. San Juan IG
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In which Argentinian wine region is Mendoza located?

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Name the 5 IG’s of the North Region.

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  1. Catamarca IG
  2. Jujuy IG
  3. Salta IG
  4. Tucumán IG
  5. Valles Calchaqués IG
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Catamarca and Salta are both located in which Argentinian winegrowing region?

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Name the 3 subregions of Patagonia IG.

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  1. La Pampa
  2. Neuquén IG
  3. Río Negro IG
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Where is the Famatina Valley? What are its most cultivated white and red grapes?
Subregion of La Rioja in Cuyo Torrontés, Malbec
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Name the 5 valleys of San Juan IG
1. Tulum Valley 2. Zonda Valley 3. Ullum Valley 4. Jáchal Valley 5. Fertil Valley
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Styles of wine produced in San Juan IG?
Pink-skinned varieties, grapes destined for brandy and vermouth
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Mendoza is divided into which regions?
Northern, Central (Upper), Southern, Eastern, Uco Valley (western subregion)
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Uco Valley is a subregion of which Argentinian wine region?
Mendoza
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Where are the highest elevation vineyards in Mendoza located?
Uco Valley
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Soils of Mendoza?
Loose, alluvial sand over clay
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Climate of Mendoza?
Dry and desert-like with irrigation absolutely necessary
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What is furrow irrigation?
A technique developed by the Incas, in which the rivers' water, swelled by snowmelt, is directed through the vineyard in channels
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What is the most-planted grape in Mendoza?
Malbec
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What makes Achával Ferrer Malbecs unique?
100% new oak
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Where is Achával Ferrer located? What grape do they produce?
Mendoza in Malbec
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Name some key producers in Mendoza
1. Achaval Ferrer 2. Catena Zapata 3. Cheval des Andes 4. Dominio del Plata (Susana Balbo) 5. Bressia
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What grapes are in a bottle of Cheval des Andes?
Malbec-dominant Bordeaux blend
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Where are Luján de Cuyo and Maipú located?
In Mendoza
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Grape of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipú
Malbec
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Other important grapes in Mendoza?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sémillon
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What is the principal grape of San Rafael (Mendoza)?
Chenin Blanc
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Name Argentina's 2 DOC's
1. Luján de Cuyo 2. San Rafael
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Name the IG's in Patagonia.
1. Río Negro IG 2. Neuquén IG
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Most important grapes in Patagonia?
Torrontés and Sémillon
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Which winemaking family spearheaded Bodegas Chacra? Which wine did they become famous for?
The family behind Tuscany's Sassicaia; super premium Río Negro Pinot Noir
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Where is La Pampa?
Patagonia
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Where is Bodega Noemía de Patagonia? What grape are they most well known for?
Patagonia; Malbec
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What are the major geographical features of Mendoza?
Andes Mountains Mendoza River Diamante River Tunuyán River Atuel River
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