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Argentina stats

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5th largest producer, 7th largest exporter, most important country in South America

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Where are vineyards concentrated in Argentina?

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The Western Sector, in foothills and plains of the Andes

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What is the climate like in the western sector of Argentina?

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Continental

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What climatic effects influence Argentinian winemaking?

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Rain shadow from the Andes, Zonda

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What is the Zonda?

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A fierce, dusty, hot wind blowing down from the Andes Mountains in late spring and early summer

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What provides water for irrigation in western Argentina?

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Snowmelt running down from the Andes

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What is a problem affecting Argentina?

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Spring and summer hail

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Why isn’t the heat such an issue in western Argentina?

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The altitude of the vineyards mitigates heat issues.

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What is the average elevation of Argentinian vineyards?

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900m above sea level

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What are some important red grapes of Argentina?

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Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Tempranillo

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What is Bonarda?

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A red variety grown in Argentina unrelated to Italian Bonarda

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What is Bonarda also known as?

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It originated in the Savoie as Corbeau, also known as Charbono in the U.S.

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What is the most planted white grape? What is it mainly used for?

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Pedro Gimenez, NOT related to PX, used for bulk wine and grape concentrate

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What are the other main white grapes of Argentina

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Torrontes, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc

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What’s so cool about the Mendoza Chardonnay clone?

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It was developed at UC Davis, prone to millerandage, but it’s actually a boon to the grape in this case, as it makes for a higher skin-to-juice ratio

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What are the pink-skinned varieties of Argentina?

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Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande and Cereza

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What percent of vineyard acreage do the pink-skinned varieties account for?

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30%

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Reserva

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6 months for whites, 1 year for reds

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Gran Reserva

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1 year for whites, 2 years for reds

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What grapes can be used in Reserva and Gran Reserva bottlings?

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Only “fine wine” varieties, such as Malbec & Gewurztraminer, not pink-skinned varieties

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What are the three main areas in Argentina for winemaking?

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northwestern provinces, central provinces of Cuyo, and southern provinces of Patagonia

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What percentage of winemaking occurs in Mendoza?

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3/4, more than 146,000ha cultivated here

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Where is Torrontes gaining a reputation?

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In the northern province of Salta

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What red grapes are successful in Salta?

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Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

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What are the different types of Torrontes?
Torrontes Riojana, Torrontes Sanjuanino, Torrontes Mendocino
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What is a prominent department within Salta?
Cafayate
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What are the three provinces of Cuyo?
San Juan, Mendoza, and La Rioja
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Where is La Rioja?
Northernmost region of Cuyo, its most famous region is Famatina Valley
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What is the second largest province of Cuyo? How much land under vine?
San Juan, 47,000ha under vine
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What are the Valleys of San Juan?
Tulum, Zonda, Ullum, Jachal, Calingasta, Pedernal, Fentil
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What is most of San Juan's vineyard land dedicated to?
The pink-skinned varieties of Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande, and Cereza
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What is Bonarda (in Argentina)?
It is NOT Italian Bonarda, it's actually the same as Savoie's Corbeau grape, also known as Charbono in the U.S.
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What is Bonarda also referred to as in Argentina?
Barbera Bonarda
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What is San Juan's climate? What is it ideal for?
It has a hot summer climate, ideal for grapes destined for brandy, vermouth, and sherry-style wine
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How is Mendoza divided?
Northern, Central (Upper), Southern, Eastern and Uco Valley
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What is the soil type of Mendoza?
Loose, alluvial sand over clay; helps keep phylloxera at bay
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What is Mendoza's climate? What does this indicate?
It has a hot, desert-like climate, irrigation is necessary here.
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What is Furrow?
Irrigation system developed by the Incas, in which the rivers water is directed through the vineyards in channels
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What system of irrigation is most commonly used now in Mendoza?
Drip Irrigation
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What percentage of Mendoza's vineyards is planted to Malbec? Where else is Malbec grown?
Over 50%, 16,000ha, Cahors, Bordeaux and the Loire
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What is the traditional aging vessel for Mendoza Malbec?
French or American Oak, although higher-end wines may see 100% new oak
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Where are the best sites for Malbec within Mendoza?
Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu in Central Mendoza
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What are some highly regarded producers of Mendoza Malbec?
Catena, Dominio del Plata, Bressia and Archaval Ferrer
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Which grape is nearing Malbec in acreage within Mendoza?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Where in Mendoza are Chardonnay and Semillon successful?
Higher-elevation sites in the Uco Valley, specifically Tupurgato department
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What are the two DOCs of Argentina?
San Rafael in Southern Mendoza, and Lujan de Cuyo in Central Mendoza
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DOC rules for Lujan de Cuyo?
Malbec only, min. 1 year in barrel, 10tons/ha max yield
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What is the sole producer of San Rafael DOC?
Valentin Bianchi
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Which varieties account for about 1/4 of plantings in Mendoza?
Criolla Grande & Cereza
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What are the provinces of Patagonia?
Rio Negro and Neuquen
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What is the soil type of Patagonia?
chalky
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Which grapes mainly perform well in Patagonia?
Whites such as Chardonnay and Semillon
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What is Sassicaia's venture in Patagonia? Where is it located and what do they make?
Bodegas Chacra, makes super-premium Pinot Noir in Rio Negro
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Which producer is winning acclaim for Malbec in Patagonia?
Noemia de Patagonia

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