Argentina Flashcards
(14 cards)
Argentina Climate
Continental climate
What is the Zondra wind?
A dry, dusty wind that blows from the mountains in the afternoon,
In spring early summer
Where are vineyards primarily located in Argentina?
On the western sector of the country along the foothills of the Andes
Why is altitude an important factor for cultivating vines in Argentina?
It helps in growing vines in warmer country and helps retaining acidity
What is the typical soil composition for vineyards in Argentina?
Stones and sand, with some areas having clay soil
Wine law Argentina
DOC: Denominacion de origin controlada
Specific origin and specific methods
IG : indicacion geografico
Geographical indication
IPO : regional designation for table wines 80% grapes from the region
North Region IG`s
Salta
Catamarca
Jujuy
Salta
Malbec- Torrontes
High elevation vineyard 1500-3000mt
Intense sunlight
Sub region: Caffayate valley
Cuyo Region IG`s
Mendoza
San Juan
La Rioja
Mendoza
hot climate
High altitude
Low risk diseases
Hail hazard( netting use protection )
Sub Disticts of Mendoza
North Mendoza
Primera Zona (central mendoza)
East Mendoza
Uco Valley
South mendoza
Doc of Mendoza
Lujan de Cuyo (Primera zona)
San Rafael (South Mendoza)
Patagonia IG`s
Neuquen
La Pampa
Rio Negro
Chubut
native grape of Argentina
Criolla
Cereza
Torrontes
Bonarda
