Argentina - San Juan Province Flashcards
1
Q
Where is San Juan Province?
A
North of Mendoza
2
Q
Production?
Vs Mendoza?
A
2nd largest area under vine, but not even 1/3 of Mendoza production
3
Q
Altitude?
A
600-1500m, lower sites hotter than Mendoza, lower diurnal range
4
Q
What wines are made in San Juan Province?
A
Mostly inexpensive wines from hi-yielding pink varieties
5
Q
What wines are starting to change reputation of San Juan?
GI?
A
Malbec and bonarda made, but Syrah now becoming most widely planted black grape, double area of Malbec
Highest quality from hi altitude sites in foothills of Andes
GI Pedernal Valley
6
Q
Describe GI Pedernal Valley
A
1250-1500m close to border with Mendoza, hi diurnal range - higher acid levels and fresher fruit flavours
