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Question 1

What climate condition is Argentina considered due to its dry and hot desert conditions?

Answer 1

Rain shadow

Question 2

What is the high diurnal temperature range in Argentina?

Answer 2

10˚C/40˚C

Question 3

What is necessary to grow grapes in Argentina?

Answer 3

Irrigation

Question 4

How does the intense sunlight of Argentinean summers affect grape growing?

Answer 4

It is tempered by altitude

Question 5

What is the result of the wide diurnal swings in temperature in Argentina?

Answer 5

Very balanced wines

Question 6

What problems are minimal in grape growing in Argentina?

Answer 6

Disease and pests

Question 7

What climate concerns affect grape growing in Argentina?

Answer 7

Hail in La Piedra and strong, hot winds in La Zonda

Question 8

What type of soil is prevalent in grape growing areas in Argentina?

Answer 8

High proportion of sand

Question 9

Which areas in Argentina have more gravel in their soil?

Answer 9

Maipú and Rio Negro

Question 10

What is the percentage of Malbec grapes grown in Argentina?

Answer 10

26%

Question 11

List the main red grapes grown in Argentina.

Answer 11

• Malbec (26%)
• Bonarda (21%)
• Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
• Syrah (13%)

Question 12

What is the percentage of Torrontes grapes grown in Argentina?

Answer 12

39%

Question 13

List the main white grapes grown in Argentina.

Answer 13

• Torrontes (39%)
• Chardonnay (23%)
• Chenin Blanc (15%)
• Ugni Blanc (13%)

Question 14

Which region grows 70% of Argentina’s wine production?

Answer 14

Mendoza

Question 15

Name one of the wine regions in Argentina besides Mendoza.

Answer 15

La Rioja

Question 16

What is significant about the Salta wine region?

Answer 16

Impressive wines emerging from a high altitude of 2,400 metres

Question 17

What is the second largest wine region in Argentina?

Answer 17

San Juan

Question 18

What is notable about the Patagonia wine region?

Answer 18

Small and under-developed, but has had the largest growth

Question 19

What type of soil is found in the Mendoza region?

Answer 19

Loose, sandy, alluvial soil with clay substructures

Question 20

What natural feature provides abundant water for Mendoza?

Answer 20

Andes’ glaciers

Question 21

What is the climate classification of Mendoza for grape growing?

Answer 21

Continental climate with four seasons

Question 22

What is the average rainfall in Mendoza during summer?

Answer 22

200-300mm/yr

Question 23

What are the key risks to grape growing in Mendoza?

Answer 23

Early summer hail in La Piedra and hot, dry wind in La Zonda

Question 24

What is the altitude range of the Uco Valley?

Answer 24

900-1,250m

Question 25

What type of climate does Uco Valley have?

Answer 25

Cooler climate with high diurnal change

Question 26

What type of wines are best produced in Uco Valley?

Answer 26

Aromatic whites and Pinot Noir

Question 27

Which Mendoza sub-region is known for significant volume production?

Answer 27

East Mendoza Sub-Region

Question 28

Where are the best wines in the East Mendoza Sub-Region said to come from?

Answer 28

La Agricola in Santa Rosa