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1
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Argentinian vineyards are affected by the ____ winds

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Zonda

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the pink-skinned _____ family of grapes accounts for a thirds of all plantings in Argentina

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Criolla. eg, Criolla Granda, Criolla CHica, Cereza

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the primary fruit flavors of Argentinian Malbec

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blackberry and plum

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4
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Bonarda is the same grape as California’s ______

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Charbano

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Leading red grapes of Argentina

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Malbec, cab sauv, syrah

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lead white grapes of Argentina

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Torrontes, chard, moscatel de alejandria, SB, chenin blanc, viognier

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the 3 tier appellation system used in Argentina

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DOC
IG
IP

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Mid quality tier (Argentina)

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IG

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Table wines and regional wines in Argentina are classified as…

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IP

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Argentina’s DOC regulations are controlled by a local ____

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consejo (council)

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the two DOC regions of Argentina

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Lujan de Cuyo
San Rafael

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Where is San Rafael DOC?

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subregion of Mendoza

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The Argentinian wine industry is regulated by…

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the INV

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“vinos finos”

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the best wines of Argentina - must be produced with premium grapes

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Argentina - “Reserva” aging reqs

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white - 6 months
red - 1 year

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Argentina - Gran Reserva aging reqs

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whites - 1 year
reds - 2 years

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17
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this region is NW Argentina - extremely high elevation vineyards

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jujuy

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18
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Molinos is a subregion of…

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Salta

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t/f: Cafayate is home to the majority of Salta’s vineyards

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true

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_____ accounts for 75% of vineyard acreage in Argentina

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Mendoza

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21
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the 5 subregions of Mendoza

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Uco Valley
Primera Zona
Northern Oasis
East Mendoza
South Mendoza

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t/f: Rio Negro is known for extremely high elevation vineyards

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false - some the lowest elevation vineyards in Argentina

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the southernmost wine producing province of Argentina

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capital city of Chile

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cold ocean current that affects Chile
Humboldt Current
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why does Carmanere do better in Chile than Bordeaux?
Carmenere requires a long growing season
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the 6 Viticultural Regions of Chile, N to S
Atacama Coquimbo Aconcagua Central Valley Del Sur (Southern Regions) Austral Region
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Where is Elqui Valley?
subregion of Coquimbo. historically known for pisco produciton, now produces some great SB and Syrah
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Limari Valley is known for ______-driven Chardonnay
mineral
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subregions of Coquimbo
Elqui Valley Limari Valley Choapa Valley
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3 subregions of Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley Casablanca Valley San Antonio Valley
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subregions of Central Valley
Maipo Valley Rapel Valley Curico Valley Maule Valley
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_____ Valley within Central Valley is the heart of Chile's winemaking culture
Maipo Valley
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specialty of Maipo Valley
Cab Sauv
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Maule Valley has these two specialties
old vine Carignan and pipeno
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top two grapes of Del Sur
Pais and Moscatel
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3 subregions of Del SUr
Itata Valley Bio-Bio Valley Malleco Valley
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Which is more southern: Limari Valley or Maule Valley
Maule Valley
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Where is Bio-Bio Valley
Del Sur
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largest country in South America
Brazil
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3rd ranking country re: wine production
Brazil
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Brazil's geographical indications
DO IO
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this state (Brazila) has 4/6 of Brazil's main wine producing regions
Rio Grande do Sul
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this region is responsible for over 85% of Brazil's wine
Serra Gaucha
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Brazil's only DO region
Vale dos VInhedos
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What is Vale dos VInhedos DO notable for?
Brazil's only DO region
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Brazil's 6 main winegrowing areas
Serra Gaucha Campanha Serra do Sudeste Campos de Cima da Serra Planalto Catarinense Vale do Sao Francisco
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Uruguay's most important area
Canelones District
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lead variety of Uruguay
Tannat
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term used to designate best wines of Argentina
vinos finos
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Douce Noire aka
Bonarda
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white grape grown in Argentina primarily for use in fortified wines and bulk wines
Pedro Giminez

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