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What kind of geography and climate is generally found in Argentina

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Continental climate
Most vineyards located in land near foothills of Andes mountain towards the west of country
Fierce hot afternoon wind Zonda adversly affects flowering
Water scarcity due to low rainfall, snowmelt is te source of irrigation
Low humidity, fungal diseases rare
Hailstorm in spring and autumn common occurance due to continental climate
High altitude vineyards, national average elevation above 900 meters

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Which Argentinian estate boasts of world’s highest vineyard

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Donald Hess, Colome estate in Cafayate, Salta province

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What are the most planted grape varieties in Argentina

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Malbec for reds, Pedro Gimenez for white

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Which grape is Argentinian Bonarda related to

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Corbeau/Charbono

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What is the main drawback and strength of Mendoza clone of Chardonnay

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Prone to millerandage

Greater skin to juice ratio

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What are the traditional pink skin varieties planted in Argentinian vineyards

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Cereza, Criolla Chica, Criolla Grande

30% of country’s vineyard acreage

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What are the restrictions of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines

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Only premium varieties can be labeled as such, pink skinned traditional varieties and Pedro Gimenez not allowed.

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What is the minimum ageing required for wine to be marked Reserva in Argentina

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Min 6 months ageing in oak barrels for white wines
Min 12 months ageing in oak barrels for red wines
Less than 10 tons per hectare yield

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What is the minimum ageing required for wines to be labeled Grand Reserva in Argentina

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Min 12 months ageing in oak barrels for white wines
Min 24 months ageing in oak barrels for red wines
Less than 10 tons per hectare yields

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What are the dosage permitted in Argentinian sparkling wines

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Nature - no sugar
Brut Nature - up to 2 grams of sugar
Extra Brut - up to 8 grams
Brut - up to 14 grams
Demi Sec - up to 25 grams 
Dulce - more than 25 grams
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Which Argentine region is known for its high altitude Torrontes

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Salta

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Name key Torrontes producers in Salta, Cafayate

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Susana Balbo “Crios”
Bodegas Etchart
Yacochuya
El Porvenir

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What are the winemaking regions of Argentina

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North Region
Cuyo IG
Center Region
Patagonia IG
Atlantic Region
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What are the winemaking provinces in North Region

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Jujuy IG
Salta IG
Catamarca IG
Tucuman IG
Valle Calchaquies IG (few departments each of Salta, Catamarca and Tucuman)
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What are the regions in Cuyo IG province of Argentina

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La Rioja Argentina IG
San Juan IG
Mendoza IG
San Louis IG (2019 official)

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What are the regions in Center Region province of Argentina

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Cordoba

Entre Rios

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What are the Regions in Patagonia province of Argentina

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La Pampa
Nuequen
Rio Negro
Trevelin
Chubut
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What are the winemaking regions in Atlantic Province of Argentina

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What is the main subregion in Catamarca region

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Tinogasta - 64% of the vineyard area
Belen, Poman, Santa Maria

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What is the main subregion of Jujuy

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Quebrada de Humahuaca

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What are the main subregions of Salta

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Cachi
Cafayate
Molinos
San Carlos

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What is the subregion of Tucuman

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What are the key grapes produced in La Rioja region

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Torrontes and Malbec

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What are the subregions of La Rioja Argentina

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Famatina Valley
Chilecito
Felipe Varela

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What are the key subregions of San Juan in Argentina
``` Tulum Zonda Ullum Jáchal Calingasta Pedernal Fertil Valley ```
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Which Argentinian region is also known for producing Sherry style wines
San Juan
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What kind of soils are found in Mendoza in Argentina
Loose alluvial sand over clay
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Which irrigation technique was developed by the Incas in Argentina
Furrow irrigation. | Snowmelt is directed through the vineyards through channels made for the purpose.
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What are the subregions in Mendoza
``` North Mendoza Center Mendoza/Primera Zona South Mendoza East Mendoza Uco Valley ```
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What are the two DOC's of Argentina
Luzan de Cuyo | San Rafael
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Which grape is permitted to carry DOC in Luzan de Cuyo and San Rafael
Malbec
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What are the departments in North Mendoza
Guaymallen Las Heras Lavalle -Desierto de Lavalle
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What are the departments in Center Mendoza/Primera Zona region of Mendoza
Luzan de Cuyo Maipu Godoy Cruz
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What are the districts in Luzan de Cuyo DOC
Agrelo Perdriel Las Compuertas
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What are the districts in Maipu IG of Mendoza
``` Las Barrancas IG Cruz de Piedra IG Lunlunta IG El Paraíso IG Russel IG ```
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What are the departments in South Mendoza region
San Rafael | General Alvear
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What are the departments in East Mendoza region
``` Rivadavia Junin San Martin Santa Rosa La Paz ```
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What are the departments in Uco Valley region
Tupungato Tunuyan San Carlos
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What are the districts in Tupungato department of Uco Valley Region
El Peral Gualtallary - unofficial
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What are the districts in Tunuyan department of Uco Valley region
San Pablo GI Los Chacayes GI Vista Flores GI
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What are the districts in San Carlos department of Uco Valley region
La Consulta GI Paraje Altamira GI El Cepillo IG
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Which is the key white grapein General Alvear and San Rafael
Chenin Blanc
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What are the key white grapes in Patagonia
Torrontes | Semillon
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Name famous producers in Patagonia
Bodegas Chacra | Bodega Noemia de Patagonia

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