Argentina Flashcards
What is the most influent geographical effect to Argentinian wine making and what effect does it provide?
The Andes Mountains
Rain-Shadow effect
What are the 4 wine regions in Argentina?
North Region
Cuyo Region
Patagonia Region
Atlantic Region
What are the main varieties planted in Salta?
Torrontés
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the main varieties planted in Cafayate Valley?
Torrontés
Malbec
What are the sub-regions in the Cuyo Region?
La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza
What are the main varieties planted in La Rioja?
Torrontés
Malbec
What other name do wines from La Rioja also bear?
Famatina
What are the main varieties planted in San Juan?
Syrah
What is the most common mean of irrigation in Argentinian and how?
Irrigation by flood
Snow falls on the Andes, melting and irrigating the vines
What is the climatic hazard more frequent in Mendoza?
Hailstorm
How do wineries in Mendoza protect the vineyard from Hailstorms?
Netting the vines
What are the main producing regions in Mendoza?
Luján de Cuyo
Maipú
Valle de Uco
What are the main varieties planted in Valle de Uco?
Malbec
Torrontés
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which Argentinian region is cooled by its latitude and not the altitude?
Patagonia
What are the main varieties planted in Rio Negro?
Sauvignon blanc
Pinot noir
