ARGENTINA 2

Question 1

State the most important sub-Region of Cuyo Region and name the grape varieties?

Answer 1

*Famantina Valley sub-Region
*Malbec & Torrontes are the most planted
*Plus Bonarda and Syrah.

Question 2

Describe how Argentina’s vineyards are protected from hail storms known as (Piedra)

Answer 2

netting is used for protection especially in the Uco Valley.

Question 3

Describe the climate of Mendoza?

Answer 3

*Dry climate, with Organic and Bio Dynamically production!
*Large diurnal shifts with hot days and cool nights increasing the acid content of the grapes.

Question 4

What you know about
Uco Valley sub-Region?

Answer 4

*The most important sub-Region in the foothills of Andes, at altitudes of 1,000- 1,750m.

*Tupongato- produces Bordeaux style red
Malbec, Merlot, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay.

Question 5

Name other Malbec districts located south of Mendoza City?

Answer 5

*Maipu
*Lujan de Cujo DOC
*San Rafael DOC- Chenin Blanc

Question 6

What you know about Rio Negro?

Answer 6

*The most southernly and coolest sub-Region!
*Pinot Noir, Malbec, Sauv Blanc.

Question 7

Give ana example of Malbec and producer?

Answer 7

*Don David Reserve Malbec
*Calchaquies Valley, Salta, Cafayate