South America Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the region of production for Bodega Catena Zapata?
Mendoza IG
Mendoza is known for its high-quality wine production, especially Malbec.
In what year was Bodega Catena Zapata established?
1902
The winery was founded by Nicola Catena.
Who immigrated to Argentina and planted the first Malbec vines?
Nicola Catena
Nicola Catena immigrated from Italy in 1898.
What significant change did Nicolás Catena make in the winery’s production focus?
Shifted from bulk to fine wine production
Nicolás was influenced by witnessing California’s wine industry.
What is the total vineyard holding of Bodega Catena Zapata?
520 ha
The winery has multiple vineyards with different varietals.
What varietals are grown in the Adrianna Vineyard?
- Malbec
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Viognier
- Cabernet Franc
Located in Gualtallary, Tupungato IG.
What is the elevation of the La Pirámide vineyard?
950 meters
This vineyard is located in Agrelo IG.
What varietals are produced in the Nicasia vineyard?
- Malbec
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
Planted in 1996 at 1,095 meters elevation.
What is the inaugural vintage of the Malbec Argentino?
2004
This wine is made from old vines in the Nicasia and Angelica Vineyards.
What vinification technique does Catena Zapata use for its top wines?
Fermented with indigenous yeasts and bottled unfined and unfiltered
Fermentations occur in new French oak barrels.
Fill in the blank: The Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec is aged for _______.
18 months in French oak barrels
Inaugural vintage was 2011.
What is the elevation of Angelica vineyard?
920 meters
This vineyard was planted around 1930.
True or False: The Catena Institute operates in conjunction with UC Berkeley.
False
The Catena Institute operates in conjunction with UC Davis.
Achaval-Ferrer
Achaval-Ferrer has become one of the most highly sought-after Malbec producers in Argentina. The winery takes its name from Santiago Achaval
What is the name of the winery?
Bodega Colomé
Where is Bodega Colomé located?
Molinos, Salta
In which region is Bodega Colomé produced?
Salta IG
When was Bodega Colomé established?
1831
What is the highest vineyard owned by Bodega Colomé?
Finca Altura Máxima, which sits 3,111 meters (10,207 feet) above sea level.
Who founded Bodega Colomé?
It was most likely founded by Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar.
What grape varieties were first introduced to Bodega Colomé?
Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon
In what year did Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon arrive at Bodega Colomé?
1854
Who managed Bodega Colomé when Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon were introduced?
Ascensión Isasmendi and her husband, José Benjamín Dávalos.
Who purchased Bodega Colomé in 2001?
Donald Hess, owner of the Hess Collection.
