Argentina - Patagonia

Question 1

Patagonia latitude?

Answer 1

38-39 degrees south

Question 2

Highest vineyard in Patagonia?

Answer 2

400m

Question 3

Rainfall in Patagonia?

Answer 3

200mm per year

Question 4

Patagonia Malbec?

Answer 4

Produces wines with Floral character

Question 5

Patagonia reputation for reds? (3)

Answer 5

High quality:

Pinot noir
Cabernet Franc
Merlot

Question 6

Patagonia reputation for high quality whites? (3)

Answer 6

High quality:

Semillon
Chardonnay
Riesling

Question 7

What helps thicken skins and stop disease pressure in Patagonia?

Answer 7

Winds over the plains from the Andes

Question 8

Main Hazard in Patagonia?

Answer 8

Wind, can damage vines and affect fruit set and flowering

Question 9

Rio Negro reputation? (3)

Answer 9

Old vines of sem, PN and Malbec

180-270m alt

Elegant PN, merlot, Malbec, SB and Riesling

Question 10

Neuquen reputation? (3)

Answer 10

Warmer than Rio Negro - riper styles

Same grapes as Rio Negro. PN, Merlot, Malbec, Sauv Blanc, Riesling

Small and new vineyard area