Argentina - La Rioja Province Flashcards
1
Q
where is La Rioja Province?
A
North of San Juan Province
2
Q
Production vs Mendoza?
A
3d largest wine-producing province
3
Q
Focus of production?
which valley?
What grapes?
A
Hi Volume, inexpensive wines grown in Famatina Valley
Torrents, Can Sav, Malbec and Syrah
4
Q
What is the large Co-op in La Rioja?
certified?
A
La Riojana Co-Op
Largest single producer of Fairtrade certified wines in the world
5
Q
How does it avoid confusion with Spanish region?
A
exported wines labelled as La Rioja Argentina
