Argentina

Question 1

What is the height of the Aconcagua

Answer 1

22,840

Question 2

Argentina wine industry begins with the arrival of the Spanish immigrants in the 16th century

Answer 2

True

Question 3

When did Argentina gain its independence ?

Answer 3

9 July 1816.This led to an influx of Spanish and Italian immigrants that helped develop the wine industry.

Question 4

Political instability and a military dictatorship further challenged the industry.

Answer 4

1976 coup by Argentine Armed Forces which lasted until 1983.Which is known today as the last civil military dictatorship

Question 5

In the mid 70s what caused quality wines to drop.

Answer 5

The high consumption of bulk wine.

Question 6

The andes creates a continental climate and intensify desert like conditions

Answer 6

True.Rain Shadow effect and the intense Zondo winds

Question 7

Zondo winds make irrigation a necessary practice. True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Why does Mendoza get Windy when it snows at the top of the Andes

Answer 8

Temperature differences between air masses lead to pressure differences, and this produces wind. Or

Question 9

How do we get the Zondo winds

Answer 9

It all comes to difference in a air pressure which is the pressure exerted by the weight of the air.

Question 10

What are the sub regions of the Cuyo from top to bottom

Answer 10

1.La Rioja
2.San Juan (20% production)
3.Mendoza (70% production )

Question 11

What solidified Mendozas importance

Answer 11

Completion of the rail road line to Buenos Aires in 1885

Question 12

What are the sub regions of Mendoza from North to South.

Answer 12

1.Maipu
2.Luyan de Cuyo
3.Uco Valley
4.Agrelo
5.San Rafael
All dominated by Malbec

Question 13

Describe Maipu?

Answer 13

Flatter and Hotter than most areas historically known for Bornada and other higher yields production.

Question 14

Describe Luyan de Cuyo

Answer 14

Slightly lower altitude at about 3000 ft elevation.Predominately clay soils that produces friendly wines and it is the historical center.

Question 15

When were the first vineyards planted in Uco Valley and who was responsible.

Answer 15

The history of this fascinating wine region started just in 1992 when Nicolás Catena Zapata planted the first vineyard, named Adrianna; before that, the Uco Valley area was used for fruit and vegetable cultivation for quite a long time.

Question 16

Defining features of the Uco Valley

Answer 16

Capture attention for High Elevation vineyards, frontal cordillera and Principal Cordillera

Question 17

Describe Tupungato

Answer 17

Westside of the Uco Valley benefits from higher altitude and more sunlight,thickening of the skins and rugged terrain.
Further south the soils are more shallow with less stones, less sunlight influence making fresher wines.

Question 18

Region north of the Cuyo and its sub regions (South to North)

Answer 18

Calchaquis Valley
1.Catamarca
2.Tucuman
3.Salta

Question 19

What are the sub region of Salta from top to Bottom

Answer 19

1. Cachi
   2.Molinos
   3.San Carlos
   4.Cafayate

Question 20

Name a region adjacent to the Bolivian Border north of Salta

Answer 20

Jujuy.( Northern Most)

Question 21

What are the sub region of Patagonia ?

Answer 21

1.La Pampa
2.Nuequen (Newu-Ken)
3.Rio Negro
4.Chubut ( furthest South)

Question 22

In Patagonia we seeing vineyards in parralel 45 which is way down south

Answer 22

true

Question 23

The vineyards in Patagonia enjoy more sun because the sun sets on the west and if you are at the foot of the Andes you lose some hours.

Answer 23

tRUE

Question 24

Who brought Malbec in Argentina

Answer 24

ntroduced to Argentina by French agricultural engineer or Agronomist Michel Pouget in 1868.

Question 25

Malbec in argentina was brought in before Phylloxera

Answer 25

True

Question 26

As of 2018, Argentina is the world’s fifth largest wine producer in the world and the tenth largest wine exporter.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Argentina’s wine producing regions are very dry, a condition exacerbated by the Zonda,

Answer 27

True

Question 28

The general lack of humidity in most Argentinean winegrowing regions keeps vineyards free of fungal problems.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What does the snow melt provide for the region

Answer 29

Irrigation Water

Question 30

Which winery is owned by Donald Hess in Argentina and where is it located.

Answer 30

Bodega Colomé in Salta the estate is certified Biodynamic

Question 31

Who is the producer of Altura Maxima?

Answer 31

Bodega Colome by Donald Hess a Swiss Winemaker based in Napa Valley.

Question 32

The average national elevation for vineyards is approximately 900 meters above sea level.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

In descending order of importance, list the countries red grapes?

Answer 33

1.Malbec 2.Bornada 3.Cabernet Sauvignon 4.Syrah 5.Merlot, and Tempranillo.

Question 34

Recent DNA studies have linked Bonarda to Savoie's (Savvwa) Corbeau (Korh- Bhu), what is this grape known as in the united states.

Answer 34

Charbono

Question 35

What are the white grapes of Argentina ?

Answer 35

Pedro Geminez Torrontes Chardonnay Chenin Blanc (Mainly San Rafael)

Question 36

What is Cereza?

Answer 36

Cereza is a white Argentine wine grape variety. Like Gewürztraminer and Pinot gris, Cereza is a pink skinned variety. It is a crossing of Muscat of Alexandria and Listan negro.

Question 37

What is Criollo Chica known as in Chile, United States and Canary Islands

Answer 37

Chile =Pais United = Mission Canary Islands = Listen Prieto

Question 38

What is Criollo Grande

Answer 38

A grape commonly found in Argentina believed to be a crossing of Mission and Muscat of Alexandria

Question 39

Reserva implies a minimum 6 months of aging for white wines and one year for reds

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Gran Reserva indicates at least one year for whites and two for reds. These two new designations, introduced in 2008, also limit maximum yields.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What is the difference between Salta and Mendoza's in hectares order vine?

Answer 41

Mendoza is 150 000 Salta is 3000 but gaining attention for high altitude Torrontes

Question 42

Cafayate is a promising department within Salta, and is increasingly appearing on bottles of Torrontés—Susana Balbo’s “Crios”

Answer 42

True

Question 43

What is the famous wine region of La Rioja

Answer 43

Famatina Valley

Question 44

What is the most widely planted grape of La Rioja

Answer 44

Torrontes

Question 45

What is the second largest wine region in Argentina after Mendoza?

Answer 45

San Juan

Question 46

La Rioja’s output is dwarfed by the massive production of Mendoza and San Juan to the south

Answer 46

True

Question 47

What are the sub regions of the San Juan? 7

Answer 47

Tulum (Thulum) Zonda Ullum (Oo-Lum) Jáchal Calingasta Pedernal Fértil Valleys

Question 48

What is the other name for Syrah and Bonarda?

Answer 48

Barbera Bonarda

Question 49

What is furrow irrigation?

Answer 49

a technique developed centuries ago by the Incas, in which the rivers' water, swelled by Andes snowmelt, is directed through the vineyards in channels

Question 50

Two types of irrigation used in Argentina?

Answer 50

Furrow and Drip irrigation

Question 51

Despite being planted in Cahors, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley, the grape achieves its most classic and identifiable varietal expression in Mendoza

Answer 51

True

Question 52

The wines usually undergo some degree of French and/or American oak treatment

Answer 52

True

Question 53

Single-vineyard Achaval Ferrer wines, spending over a year in 100% new barrels. In some applications, such as the blended Cheval des Andes, Malbec may convey a texture and style reminiscent of velvety Pomerol

Answer 53

True

Question 54

Name two DOCs in Argentina authorised for Malbec only?

Answer 54

1. Luyan de Cuyo 2. San Rafael

Question 55

What is the main white grape of the Southern Mendoza department of San Rafael?

Answer 55

Chenin Blanc

Question 56

What kind of grapes are planted in Patagonia

Answer 56

Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Merlot

Question 57

Name a winery in Patagonia spearheaded by the owners of sassicaia, become famous in the mid 2000s

Answer 57

Bodega Chacra,Rio Negro ( Tsha Kra)

Question 58

Name a top Malbec producer in Patagonia ?

Answer 58

Noemía de Patagonia (Noyi Miya)

Question 59

Name a female producer that pioneered the new "classic" style of Torrontes.

Answer 59

Susana Balbo

Question 60

What was the Susana Balbo winery previous known as?

Answer 60

Dominio del Plata

Question 61

Name a single vineyard wine produced by Susana Bilbo

Answer 61

Nosotros

Question 62

Wineries Susana Balbo worked for?

Answer 62

Michel Torino,Salta 1981 - 1989 Catena Zapata,Mendoza 1989 - 1998-99

Question 63

A female winemaker dubbed as the "Queen of Torrontes"

Answer 63

Susana Balbo

Question 64

Main the sub region of the Bahia (Bar higher) state in Brazil ?

Answer 64

Vale do São Fransisco

Question 65

A region responsible for 90% of Brazils production and its sub region ?

Answer 65

Rio Grande do Sul home to Serra Gaucha ( responsible for 80% of the fine wine)

Question 66

When did Moet en Chandon establish an outpost in Brazil and United States.

Answer 66

1973 California 1973 Serra Guacha,Rio Grande Do Sul

Question 67

What is the sub region of Serra Gaucha?

Answer 67

Vale dos Vinhedos

Question 68

Other southern regions of Brazil?

Answer 68

São Joaquim ( Sanjwa Keem) Serra do Sudeste (Sera Du Sudescha) Campanha (On the Uruguayan Border)

Question 69

When was Moet en Chandon's Chandon established in Argentina

Answer 69

1959