Flashcards in Argentina Deck (21):
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Argentina's most famous wines are:
Malbecs
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Argentina's background:
World's 5th largest producer (Mendoza alone has more vine acreage than NZ/Australia combined)
Similar to Chile
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Argentina primary white grape varieties:
Torrontes
Muscat of Alexandria
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
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Argentina primary red grape varieties:
Malbec
Bonarda
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo
Syrah
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Argentina climate:
Mostly continental semi-desert.
Dramatic diurnal shift due to proximity to Andes Mountains down drafts/vineyard altitude.
Hail an issue
Irrigation from Andes common
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Argentina soils:
Mostly alluvial sand over clay (some chalk/limestone)
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Argentina wine laws:
Reserva and Gran Reserva terms may be used for white and red.
Indicates minimum aging requirements.
If varietally labeled, specific grape variety must be 80% minimum.
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Mendoza facts:
Largest viticultural region.
Over 65% of the country's total production.
Malbec most important varietal.
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What is the most important varietal in Mendoza?
Malbec
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Mendoza's important sub districts:
Lujan de Cujo
Uco Valley
Maipu
Tupungato
Santa Rosa
San Rafael
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Other Argentina regions:
Salta
Patagonia
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Salta facts:
Argentina's most northerly wine region.
High altitude vineyards: 5,500-7,800 ft.
Torrontes most important white grape.
Reds: Malbec, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah
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What is Cafayate?
Important Salta's sub region, best for Torrontes
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What is the most important white grape of salta?
Torrontes
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The most northerly wine region of Argentina is...
Salta
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Salta's red grape varieties:
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
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What is the most southerly wine region in Argentina?
Patagonia
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Patagonia facts:
Most southerly wine region.
Rio Negro most important sub-region.
Cool climate and excellent potential for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat, Malbec and others
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What is the most important sub-region in Patagonia?
Rio Negro
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Patagonia's climate:
Cool climate
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