North Region Flashcards
(7 cards)
What are the major regions in the North Region?
5 major regions, north-south:
- Jujuy
- Salta
- Valle Calchaquíes
- Tucuman
- Catamarca
What are the subregions of Salta region?
4 subregions, north-south:
- Cachi
- Molinos
- San Carlos
- Cafayate (main subregion)
What so special about Jujuy region?
highest altitude vineyard up to 3329m
1 subregion:
- Quebrada de Humahuaca
mainly red production: Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauv
white: Sauv Blanc
top producers: Tukma, Fernando Dupont, Zucchino
What so special about Salta region?
high altitude vineyard up to 3100m (2nd highest)
known for Torrontés Riojano (subtype of Torrontés)
red grapes: Malbec, Cabernet Sauv, Tannat Merlot
top producers: Yacochuya, Colomé, Bodegas Etchart
What so special about Valles Calchaquíes region?
a general region that captures following departments:
•Salta
•Catamarca
•Tucumán
it included subregions from above department:
•Cachi
•Molinos
•San Carlos
•Cafayate
•Tafí
•Santa Maria
What are the subregions of Catamarca region?
4 subregions, north-south:
- Santa Maria
- Tinogasta (main subregion)
- Belén
- Pomán
white: Torrontés Riojano
red: Cabernet Sauv, Malbec, Syrah, Bonarda
top producers: Don Diego, Tizac (Cabernet de los Andes)
What are the subregions of Tucumán region?
1 subregion only:
- Tafí (Tafí del Valle)
white: Torrontés Riojano
red: Malbec, Cabernet Sauv, Merlot
