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37. Argentina Flashcards

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Alongside Malbec, what is the other signature variety of Argentina?

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Torrontes

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How are vineyards in Cafayate able to thrive despite being so close to the Equator?

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They are above 2000 metres

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Which region’s vineyards are greater than 2000 m and close to the Equator in Argentina?

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Cafayate

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Local term for Pergola in Argentina?

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Parral

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In Argentina, parral is still used for what?

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Torrontes grape

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Instead of parral, Argentinian black grape varieties increasingly use what for vine management?

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Vertical trellises

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Sun protection in Argentina?

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Canopies are arranged above the grapes

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What irrigation is more common for newer vineyards in Argentina?

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Drip irrigation

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What is a major weather hazard in Argentina, particularly in Mendoza?

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Summer hail

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In Argentina, where is hail most prevalent?

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Mendoza

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Argentina malbec primary flavour

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Black fruit

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Argentina malbec secondary flavour

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Subtle spice

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In Argentina, fuller-bodied Malbecs typically come from where?

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Lower altitude vineyards

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In Argentina, lower altitude vineyards produce what kinds of Malbec?

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Fuller-bodied wine with richer black fruit

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In Argentina, fresher fragrant Malbecs typically come from where?

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Higher altitude vineyards

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In Argentina, higher altitude vineyards produce what kinds of Malbec?

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Fresher, fragrant wines

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Second most planted variety in Argentina?

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Bonarda

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Bonarda tannins

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High tannins

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Bonarda acidity

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High acidity

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Bonarda growing style

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Late-ripening

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High-volume Bonarda primary flavours

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Raspberry and blackberry

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In Argentina, Bonarda is mostly grown where?

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Mendoza and San Juan

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Where do some of the best Argentinian Torrontes come from?

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Torrontes nose

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Perfume and floral

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Torrontes acidity
Medium acidity
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Torrontes body
Medium body
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Torrontes primary flavours
Stone fruits and melon
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What style of wine is Torrontes?
Aromatic
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Most planted white variety in Argentina?
Pedro Gimenez
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Dominant grape of Salta Province?
Torrontes
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Main vineyard area of La Rioja Province in Argentina?
Famatina Valley
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Famatina Valley is found where?
La Rioja Province, Argentina
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Most popular red varieties of La Rioja Province?
Cab Sav, Syrah and Bonarda
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How does Mendoza compare to San Juan?
More hot and arid
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San Juan's altitude is similar to what other region?
Mendoza
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San Juan is noted specifically for what variety?
Syrah
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Most important region for Argentinian wine?
Mendoza
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What protects Mendoza from rain in the east?
Argentine Pampas
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Argentine Pampas is key for protecting which region from rain?
Mendoza
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What is the other sub-region in Mendoza, other than Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern?
Uco Valley
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Inexpensive sub-regions of Mendoza?
Northern and Eastern Mendoza
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What makes the Northern and Eastern Mendoza sub-regions suitable for high-volume wine production?
The Mendoza river runs through and provides irrigation
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The Mendoza river runs through and provides irrigation to which regions?
Northern and Eastern Mendoza
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Particular department in Central Mendoza famed for its wine?
Lujan de Cuyo
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Lujan de Cuyo is notable for what?
Old Malbec vines
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Old Malbec vines are a notable feature where in Mendoza?
Lujan de Cuyo
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Notable region in Central Mendoza for Syrah and Cab Sav?
Maipu department
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Maipu department is notable for what varieties?
Syrah and Cab Sav
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Where are the highest vineyards in Mendoza?
Uco Valley
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What is special for Uco Valley in relation to Mendoza?
It has the region's highest vineyards
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What benefits growing in Uco Valley?
Cool nights
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Where in Mendoza can Pinot Noir be grown?
Uco Valley (due to the altitude and cool nights)
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Patagonia region contains which two provinces?
Rio Negro and Neuquen Province
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What is the cooling influence in Rio Negro and Neuquen?
Latitude (not altitude)
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Why is disease risk low in Rio Negro and Neuquen?
There is low rainfall and a wide diurnal range
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How is growing season extended in Rio Negro and Neuqeun?
Wide diurnal range, long sunlight hours

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