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Week 2 - Argentina Flashcards

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What is Argentina most known for?

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Malbec

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How much Malbec does Argentina produce?

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75% of the world’s total production

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Does Argentina have extreme landscapes?

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Yes. Altitude plays a huge role.

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What countries does Argentina emulate in regards to wine production?

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Spain and Italy

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When did Argentina start exporting wine?

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Little to no exports before 1990’s

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When did investment start? What did this do?

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Rapid investment in the early 2000’s

Shift from bulk to quality

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Describe the geography of Argentina.

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Rain shadow – dry and hot, desert conditions

Intense sunlight tempered by altitude

High diurnal temperature range (10˚C/40˚C)

Wide diurnal swings result in very
balanced wines

Irrigation is fully necessary

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Is there a lot of disease pressure in Argentina?

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Few problems with disease and pests
Biodynamic and organic no issues

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What is the major climatic risk in Argentina?

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Hail

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Describe the soil of Argentina.

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High proportion of sand

Maipú & Rio Negro: more gravel

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What is the appellation system in Argentina?

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DOC
GI
IPO

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What does DOC mean in Argentina?

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Part of the appellation system.

DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin)
Specifies geographical limits and production methods (similar to an Italian appellation)

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Describe a GI in Argentina.

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Part of the appellation system.

GI (Geographical Indication, Indicacion Geografico IG in Spanish)

Can be a province, municipality (departamento), district (distrito), or non-political zone

Verifies the origin of the grapes from a delimited region

Single varietal wines must contain 85% or more of the listed
variety.

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What does “Reserva” mean on a bottle in Argentina?

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Red wines: 1 year ageing in oak

White wines: 6 months ageing oak

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Describe an IPO in Argentina.

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Part of the appellation system.

IPO (Indication of Provenance)

Wider regional designation for table wines

80% min. from the stated origin

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What are red varietals in Argentina?

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Malbec– 26%
Bonarda – 21%
Cab Sauv– 20%
Syrah – 13%
Merlot – 9%
Tempranillo – 7%
Pinot Noir – 1%

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What are white varietals in Argentina?

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Torrontes – 39%

Chardonnay – 23%

Chenin Blanc – 15%

Ugni Blanc – 13%

Sauvignon Blanc – 6%

Semillon – 5%

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Check out this map of Argentina.

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What are the 3 core regions of Argentinian wine production?

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North
Central
South

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Check out this map of Argentina.

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Name 2 very good vintages in Argentina.

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What are the primary flavours of Torrontés?

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Floral: rose petals, geranium
Citrus: lemon zest, Meyer lemon
Stone fruit: peach

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Where is Torrontès grown?

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Cafayete
La Rioja

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Describe the structure of Torrontès.

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Sweetness: dry
Acid: medium plus
Tannin: na
Alcohol: na
Body: medium plus

Fruit: medium plus

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List some facts about Torrontés.
Similar to other aromatic white wines: Riesling and Muscat Blanc Commonly made in a dry style Salty lean taste is in opposition to its sweet perfumed aromas Three distinct varieties 1. Torrontés Riojano - most delicious 2. Torrontés Sanjuanino 3. Torrontés Mendocino.
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What is Torrontés a cross of?
Mission grapes (País) and Muscat of Alexandria
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What is another name for Muscat of Alexandria?
Zibbibo
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What region in Argentina is known for Malbec?
Mendoza
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Where does Malbec originate?
Cahors
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What are the primary flavours of Malbec?
Floral: Violets Red fruit: red plum Black fruit: blackberry Oak: vanilla, sweet tobacco, cocoa
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Describe Malbec's structure.
Sweet: Dry Acid: Medium Tannin: Medium plus Alcohol: medium plus to high Body: medium plus
32
Describe Malbec.
Years in shadow of Bordeaux blends, now coming into its own. Fruit-forward Floral Purple pigmentation
33
What are three GI's in the north of Argentina?
GI Salta GI Tucuman GI Catamarca
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Describe the Northern Region in Argentina.
High elevations: intense UV rays which affect how wines taste Altitude creates a cool climate, but sun delivers ripe fruit flavors and meatiness. Subtle herbal qualities and bold fruit at the same time Highest vineyard in world: Jujuy (North of Salta): 10,922 feet (3329 m) above sea level – the highest altitude vineyard in the world.
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Describe the GI of Salta.
Climate/soil similar to Mendoza Local specialty of Torrontes Riojano (crisp, dry, aromatic white) Main city in the North, most vineyards in the valley Intense perfumed wines
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Describe GI Cafayete
Most important valley in Salta Main producer in this region 60% of vineyards are in the Calchaqui Valley
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What are the main varieties grown in Cafayete?
Malbec Torrontés Riojano CS Tannat Merlot
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List the three main GI's in the Central Valley.
1. GI La Rioja 2. GI San Juan 3. GI Mendoza
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Describe the San Juan GI in the Central Valley in Argentina.
Second most significant in terms of quantity : 47,000ha or 20% of production Warmer and better suited to Argentina’s coarse vine specialties: Criolla and Cereza. Very inexpensive carton-style wines Whites have medium colour intensity and green hues, strong fruity aromas and moderate acidity and structure Reds have violet hues while at higher altitudes you get wines with deeper colours and more intense aromas
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Describe La Rioja Region.
Oldest wine region Lack of water for irrigation marginalizes wine Hot climate, mild nights and severe drought Strong presence of Torrontés Riojano Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda and Syrah.
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Name 5 sub-regions of Mendoza.
1. GI Lujan de Cuyo 2. GI Maipu 3. GI Uco Valley 4. East 5. South
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How important is Mendoza?
Most important wine province in Argentina
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List some facts about Mendoza.
70% of country’s wine production w 148,200ha Topography: 600-1,100m near Mt Aconcagua Loose, sandy, alluvial soil w clay substructures Trees to protect from summer temp Water in plenty from Andes’ glaciers
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Describe Mendoza's climate.
Continental with four seasons No extreme temp variations Rainfall of 200-300mm/yr in summer Key risks are: - hail (La Piedra in early summer) - hot dry wind from NE: La Zonda
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Describe Lujan de Cuyo
1st Argentinean DOC (92) Situated 800-1,000m above sea level Low rainfall + 15C mean annual temp Best old vine Malbec vineyards Key Producers: Catena Trapiche Norton
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Describe the Uco Valley.
Three main sub regions: 1. Tunuyan 2. Tupungato 3. San Carlos 900-1,250m Cooler climate w high diurnal change - great for aromatic whites & Pinot Noir Rivers, winds and volcanic eruptions generated sedimentary plains where vines are planted, among other crops New plantations raised the need to specify the terroir of the Uco Valley.
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What are the key GI's in Patagonia?
1. GI Rio Negro 2. GI Neuquen 3. GI La Pampa 4. GI Chubut
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