Ch 17: South America - Argentina

Question 1

Mountain range which also forms the border with Chile, creates a formidable barrier to the prevailing westerly winds and results in a significant rain shadow that keeps western Argentina very dry

Answer 1

Andes mountains

Question 2

The climate in the Argentine wine regions is?

Answer 2

Continental

Question 3

The light red/pink-skinned grapes of Argentina

Answer 3

Criolla Grande, Criolla Chica, and Cereza

Question 4

Original vines as known as

Answer 4

País or Mission grapes

Question 5

Argentina is best known for which two key grape varieties

Answer 5

Malbec and Torrontés

Question 6

Torrontés has recently been determined to be at least three distinct varieties:

Answer 6

Torrontés Mendocino, Torrontés Riojano, and Torrontés Sanjuanino

Question 7

By far the most widely grown Torrontés variety

Answer 7

Torrontés Riojano

Question 8

Aside from Malbec, what are the three leading red grapes

Answer 8

Bonarda Argentina (recently proven to be genetically identical to the grape known as Douce Noire in France and Charbono in California), Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah

Question 9

Aside from Torrontés, what are the five leading white grapes

Answer 9

Chardonnay, Moscatel de Alejandria, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier

Question 10

The three-level appellations

Answer 10

Denominación de origen controlada (DOC), the highest level
Indicación geográfica (IG), for quality wines below the DOC level
Indicación de procedencia (IP), for table wines and regional wines

Question 11

What are the only two DOC regions of Argentina

Answer 11

Luján de Cuyo and San Rafael

Question 12

The wine industry regulated by what regulating body?

Answer 12

Instituto Nacional de Vitivinicultura (INV)

Question 13

Vino finos account for about what percentage of all wine produced in Argentina

Answer 13

20%

Question 14

Reserva wines must have been aged a minimum of how many months for white wines and how many months for reds

Answer 14

6 months for white wines; 1 year for red wines

Question 15

The Gran Reserva designation requires a minimum aging period of how many years for whites wines and how many years for red wines

Answer 15

1 year for white wines; 2 years for reds

Question 16

Wine region where Moya Vineyard (recently named the highest vineyard in Argentina) is located

Answer 16

Jujuy

Question 17

Subregion in Salta home to majority of the region’s vineyards

Answer 17

Cafayate

Question 18

Cafayate is known for what grapes?

Answer 18

Torrontés Riojano in addition to Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 19

Altura Máxima vineyard is found in what subregion of Salta?

Answer 19

Molinos of Salta

Question 20

This wine area’s vines are located primarily in Calchaquí Valley

Answer 20

Tucumán

Question 21

This region is tucked in the Andes mountains and contains some of the highest-elevation vineyards in the world

Answer 21

Jujuy

Question 22

Region known for its high-elevation vineyards, which range from 5,000 to 10,200 feet (1,530 to 3,110 m) above sea level

Answer 22

Salta

Question 23

Region where Torrontés Riojano is the leading export variety

Answer 23

Catamarca

Question 24

Region where majority of the vineyards are planted in the Famatina Valleys, located to either side of the Famatina mountain range

Answer 24

La RIoja

Question 25

This subregion contains the eastern-most vineyards in the country, some of which are planted just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean

Answer 25

Chapadmalal GI (in Buenos Aires region)

Question 26

The southernmost wine-producing province in Argentina

Answer 26

Chubut

Question 27

Region with some of the lowest elevation vineyards in Argentina

Answer 27

Río Negro

Question 28

Region located in center of the country

Answer 28

La Pampa

Question 29

Red grape varieties of Neuquén

Answer 29

Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir

Question 30

White grape varieties of Neuquén

Answer 30

Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Question 31

Region with a long history of viticulture and wine production

Answer 31

Córdoba

Question 32

Leading grapes of Córdoba

Answer 32

Merlot Pinot Noir Malbec Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

Question 33

Region with typically windy and dry climate

Answer 33

Neuquén

Question 34

Both of Argentina’s Denominación de Origen Controlada (DOC) wines are located in what region?

Answer 34

Mendoza

Question 35

Second largest grape-producing province in the country (after Mendoza)

Answer 35

San Juan

Question 36

Mendoza accounts for nearly what percentage of Argentina’s vineyard average

Answer 36

75%

Question 37

Leading white grapes of Mendoza

Answer 37

Chardonnay Torrontés Riojano Sauvignon Blanc

Question 38

Leading red grapes of Mendoza

Answer 38

Malbec Bonarda Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Tempranillo

Question 39

The 5 subregions of Mendoza

Answer 39

Uco Valley Primera Zona North Oasis East Mendoza South Mendoza

Question 40

The majority of plantings in Tucumán are these three grapes

Answer 40

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Torrontés Riojano