Argentina Flashcards
(22 cards)
When was wine first brought to Argentina
16th. century
What is Criolla known as in USA, and Chile?
USA - The Mission Grape
Chile - Pais
At what Altitude do we find Mendoza City
roughly 760 m.
At what Altitude do we find Salta City
roughly 1150 m.
List the 4 Regions of Argentina
North Region
Cuyo Region
Patagonia Region
Atlantic Region
List the wine regions of North Region
Jujuy
Salta
Catamarca
List the wine regions of Cuyo Region
La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza
List the wine regions of Patagonia Region
Neuquen
Rio Negro
La Pampa
List the wine regions of Atlantic Region
Buenos Aires
List the DOC’s of Argentina
San Rafael
Lujan de Cuyo
What is Valle de Calchaquies
Considered the best wine growing area of the North Region in Argentina. between 1500 and 3000m. altitude, and overlaps Catamarca, Tucuman, and Cafayate
Most planted varieties of North Region
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Torrontés
Tannat
Merlot
Cereza
Syrah
Bonarda
Moscatel
Highest and most notherly wine region of Argentina
Jujuy (23 degrees S)
Main grape of Jujuy
Torrontés
Sub-Regions of Salta
Cachi
Molinas
Tucuman
San Carlos
Cafayate
Main Grapes of Salta
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Syrah
Tannat
Torrontés
Most important sub region of La Rioja
Famatina Valley
Main grapes of La Rioja
Torrontés and Malbec
Sub regions of San Juan
Pedernal Valley
Tumul
Zonda Valley
Calingasta
Ullum
Iglesia
Jachal Valley
Most popular grape of San Juan
Syrah
What is Piedra
Large Hail stones
