Patagonia

Question 1

What are the major regions in Patagonia?

Answer 1

4 major regions, north-south:

1. La Pampa
2. Neuquén
3. Río Negro
4. Chubut

Question 2

What are the subregions in Neuquén region?

Answer 2

3 subregions:

1. Añelo
2. Confluencia
3. Rio Limay

famous for dinosaurs fossils, have sandier and lighter soils than Río Negro

white: Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc
red: Malbec, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Pinot Noirs

Question 3

What are the subregions in Río Negro region?

Answer 3

3 subregions:

1. General Roca (upper)
2. Avellaneda (middle)
3. Adolfo Alsina (lower)

Negro River flows eastward from Neuquen into South Atlantic creating river oasis and tons of old vines from the past

Pinot Noir most exciting, with Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec
Old vines Semillon and Trousseau can be found here

top producers: Bodegas Chacra, Bodega Noemia, Riccitelli

Question 4

What are the zones in Chubut region?

Answer 4

2 zones:

1. Trevelin
2. Sarmiento

wines are like Oregon

Pinot Noir, Cab Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauv Blanc