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| List the 7 principal regions in Argentina from north to south. |
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Salta
Catamarca
La Rioja
San Juan
Mendoza
Neuquén
Rio Negro |
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Which of the following is the largest climatic threat in Argentina?
a. Mildew
b. Summer hail
c. Grey rot
d. Spring frost |
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| Name the three grape varieties for which Argentina is renowned (in order of volume). |
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1. Malbec (black)
2. Bonarda (black)
3. Torrontés (white) |
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| Name at least 3 Old World varietals that have been successfully grown in Argentina. |
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Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo
White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier |
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| Name the three primary sub-regions within Mendoza, along with the grape varieties that have been most successful in each one. |
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1. Luján de Cuyo - MALBEC
2. Uco Valley - Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Tempranillo
3. Maipú - Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| What is the newest wine-producing region in Argentina (and which also happens to be the newest in the world)? |
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| What climatic condition poses a particularly large problem in Rio Negro in Argentina? |
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| In which region is the oldest Argentinian winery located? |
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| True or false: sparkling wine is becoming increasingly relevant in the Argentinian wine market. |
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Which of the following is false:
a) Malbec produces full-bodied, spicy wines with ripe, black fruit.
b) Malbec was brought to Argentina in 1850.
c) Malbec is most commonly planted as a blending grape for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
d) Malbec is the single most planted variety in Argentina. |
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c) Malbec is most commonly planted as a blending grape for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Malbec is mostly made as a single varietal. |
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| Torrontés is thought to be a cross between which two grape varietals? |
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| Muscat of Alexandria and Criolla Chica |
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| Torrontés has the largest presence in which three regions in Argentina? |
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| La Rioja, San Juan, northern Salta |
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Describe rainfall conditions in Argentina.
What measures have winemakers taken to get around this issue? |
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Rainfall is extremely low due to the rain shadow of the Andes.
To get around this, producers have relied on drawing water from rivers flowing down from mountains to using subterranean aquifers. More commonly, drip irrigation is in widespread use throughout Argentina. |
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Which of the following is the largest pest threat in Argentina?
a) Phylloxera
b) Nematodes
c) Wild boar
d) Deer |
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| Name the two grape varieties that are regarded as common low-quality varietals in Argentina. |
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| Which region in Argentina enjoys the highest altitude? |
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| What feature of Catamarca explains its largely pest-free and organic status? |
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| Under what label are La Rioja wines commonly exported (to avoid confusion with Spanish Rioja wines)? |
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| True or false: La Rioja is most widely known for producing red wines of premium quality. |
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| False: La Rioja mainly produces inexpensive bulk wines |
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| What is one marketing tactic in La Rioja that has helped it achieve great export success? |
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| It boasts fair-trade status |
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| San Juan has a (hotter/colder) and (drier/wetter) climate than Mendoza. |
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| Name one black and one white grape variety that succeeds most in San Juan, above the other regions in Argentina. |
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Black: Syrah
White: Viognier |
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| Name the landmarks to the west and the east of Mendoza that protects the region from rain. |
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| Reds from which sub-region in Mendoza have the best aging potential? |
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| Rio Negro's cooling influence comes from its (altitude/latitude). |
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Latitude.
Rio Negro is situated 200-250 meters above sea level. |
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| Which sub-region in Mendoza has the highest vineyards? |
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