Argentina

Question 1

5th largest producer in the world

Answer 1

Argentina

Question 2

Main varieties in Argentina

Answer 2

Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Syrah
Merlot

Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Johannesberg
riesling
Muscat

Local: Torrontez / Bonarda / Criolla

Question 3

Andes effect (Argentina)

Answer 3

Rainshadow = no rain
Provide water for irrigation = flood in the past, now drip irrigation
Provide Altitude

Question 4

Argentina’s soils

Answer 4

higher altitude = large stones and sand

lower down = smaller stones and sand

lower level of the mountains = fine soil and sand rich in limestone

Question 5

4 economic regions of Argentina

Answer 5

• North region
• Cuyo region
• Patagonia
• Atlantic region

Question 6

2 DOC’s in Argentina

Answer 6

since 2019

Lujan de Cujo / San Rafael

Question 7

North Region (Argentina)

Answer 7

Between 1530-3111m asl
Arid climate / large diurnal / reliant on irrigation
Sub regions:
- Jujuy (Torrontes)
- Salta
- Catamarca

Main varieties: Malbec, Cab Sav, Tannat, Torrontez, Merlot, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda, Moscatel

Question 8

Cujo region (Argentina)

Answer 8

Sub regions:
- La Rioja (Malbec, Torrontez)
- San Juan (Syrah, Bonarda, Malbec, Chardonnay)
- Mendoza (2/3 of total production)

Question 9

Patagonia

Answer 9

Most southerly region

Question 10

Atlantic (Argentina)

Answer 10

Newest region / around Buenos Aires

Question 11

Criolla grapes

Answer 11

crossing of grapes introduced by the Missionaries in the 16th century

Question 12

Cafayate

Answer 12

Salta - northern region - Argentina