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South America - Argentina Flashcards

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Argentina map

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What is the climate of Argentina?

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Continental to arid desert

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How do the Andes Mountains impact the wine and what are some of the highest elevation wine regions?

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  • 3000 feet above sea level
  • Create a rain shadow
  • Salta is the highest wine growing region in Argentina (5,000-6,000 ft)
  • Mendoza is next highest (2,000-4,000 ft)
  • Dinural shifts!
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How are the vineyards in Argentina irrigated?

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Irrigation is essential and flood irrigation or modern drip irrigation is used.
Primarily melted snow from Andes as water source

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What gives Malbec its electric purple color?

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Increased sun exposure at higher elevations causes intense pigmentation

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What are some winemaking techniques used in Argentina?

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  • Torrontes has no oak influence
  • New and used French or American oak is common for Malcbec and Cab Sauv
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What are the white grapes of Argentina?

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Torrontes
Chardonnay

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What are the red grapes of Argentina?

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Malbec
Cab Sauv
Bonarda
Tempranillo
Syrah

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What is the minimum grape variety that must be used to state on the label?

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85%

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What are the wine regions in Argentina?

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Salta
Mendoza
Patagonia

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What is the subregion of Salta & grape grown there?

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Cafayate
Known for Torrontes

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What are the subregions of Mendoza and grapes grown there?

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Lujan de Cuyo
Uco Valley
Known for Malbec

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What grapes are grown in Patagonia?

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Cool due to southern lattitude
Known for Malbec, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir

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What are some characteristics of Torrontes?

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  • Highly aromatic grape with soapy, floral, and fruity flavors
  • Medium-plus to high acidity makig it unique amongst other varieties
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What classification system/wine laws does Argentina use?

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From highest to lowest:
* Denominacion de Origen Controlada
* IG - Indicacion Geografica
* Indicacion de procedencia (table wine)

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Argentine producers to know

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Catena (started the boom in Argentina’s wine industry, friends with Mondavi, did a stint in Napa and brought back techniques to Argentina)

Susana Balbo - Uco Valley, Mendoza (Malbec)

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How to serve wine from Argentina

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Some high end Malbec and Cab Sauv could benefit from decanting

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Food pairings

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Malbec and Cab Sauv pair well with steak and chimichurri

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