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1
Q

Argentinian vineyards are affected by the ____ winds

A

Zonda

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2
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the pink-skinned _____ family of grapes accounts for a thirds of all plantings in Argentina

A

Criolla. eg, Criolla Granda, Criolla CHica, Cereza

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3
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the primary fruit flavors of Argentinian Malbec

A

blackberry and plum

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4
Q

Bonarda is the same grape as California’s ______

A

Charbano

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5
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Leading red grapes of Argentina

A

Malbec, cab sauv, syrah

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6
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lead white grapes of Argentina

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Torrontes, chard, moscatel de alejandria, SB, chenin blanc, viognier

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7
Q

the 3 tier appellation system used in Argentina

A

DOC
IG
IP

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8
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Mid quality tier (Argentina)

A

IG

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9
Q

Table wines and regional wines in Argentina are classified as…

A

IP

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10
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Argentina’s DOC regulations are controlled by a local ____

A

consejo (council)

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11
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the two DOC regions of Argentina

A

Lujan de Cuyo
San Rafael

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12
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Where is San Rafael DOC?

A

subregion of Mendoza

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13
Q

The Argentinian wine industry is regulated by…

A

the INV

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14
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“vinos finos”

A

the best wines of Argentina - must be produced with premium grapes

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15
Q

Argentina - “Reserva” aging reqs

A

white - 6 months
red - 1 year

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16
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Argentina - Gran Reserva aging reqs

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whites - 1 year
reds - 2 years

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17
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this region is NW Argentina - extremely high elevation vineyards

A

jujuy

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18
Q

Molinos is a subregion of…

A

Salta

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19
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t/f: Cafayate is home to the majority of Salta’s vineyards

A

true

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20
Q

_____ accounts for 75% of vineyard acreage in Argentina

A

Mendoza

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21
Q

the 5 subregions of Mendoza

A

Uco Valley
Primera Zona
Northern Oasis
East Mendoza
South Mendoza

22
Q

t/f: Rio Negro is known for extremely high elevation vineyards

A

false - some the lowest elevation vineyards in Argentina

23
Q

the southernmost wine producing province of Argentina

A

Chubut

24
Q

capital city of Chile

A

Santiago

25
Q

cold ocean current that affects Chile

A

Humboldt Current

26
Q

why does Carmanere do better in Chile than Bordeaux?

A

Carmenere requires a long growing season

27
Q

the 6 Viticultural Regions of Chile, N to S

A

Atacama
Coquimbo
Aconcagua
Central Valley
Del Sur (Southern Regions)
Austral Region

28
Q

Where is Elqui Valley?

A

subregion of Coquimbo. historically known for pisco produciton, now produces some great SB and Syrah

29
Q

Limari Valley is known for ______-driven Chardonnay

A

mineral

30
Q

subregions of Coquimbo

A

Elqui Valley
Limari Valley
Choapa Valley

31
Q

3 subregions of Aconcagua Valley

A

Aconcagua Valley
Casablanca Valley
San Antonio Valley

32
Q

subregions of Central Valley

A

Maipo Valley
Rapel Valley
Curico Valley
Maule Valley

33
Q

_____ Valley within Central Valley is the heart of Chile’s winemaking culture

A

Maipo Valley

34
Q

specialty of Maipo Valley

A

Cab Sauv

35
Q

Maule Valley has these two specialties

A

old vine Carignan and pipeno

36
Q

top two grapes of Del Sur

A

Pais and Moscatel

37
Q

3 subregions of Del SUr

A

Itata Valley
Bio-Bio Valley
Malleco Valley

38
Q

Which is more southern: Limari Valley or Maule Valley

A

Maule Valley

39
Q

Where is Bio-Bio Valley

A

Del Sur

40
Q

largest country in South America

A

Brazil

41
Q

3rd ranking country re: wine production

A

Brazil

42
Q

Brazil’s geographical indications

A

DO
IO

43
Q

this state (Brazila) has 4/6 of Brazil’s main wine producing regions

A

Rio Grande do Sul

44
Q

this region is responsible for over 85% of Brazil’s wine

A

Serra Gaucha

45
Q

Brazil’s only DO region

A

Vale dos VInhedos

46
Q

What is Vale dos VInhedos DO notable for?

A

Brazil’s only DO region

47
Q

Brazil’s 6 main winegrowing areas

A

Serra Gaucha
Campanha
Serra do Sudeste
Campos de Cima da Serra
Planalto Catarinense
Vale do Sao Francisco

48
Q

Uruguay’s most important area

A

Canelones District

49
Q

lead variety of Uruguay

A

Tannat

50
Q

term used to designate best wines of Argentina

A

vinos finos

51
Q

Douce Noire aka

A

Bonarda

52
Q

white grape grown in Argentina primarily for use in fortified wines and bulk wines

A

Pedro Giminez

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