Argentina Flashcards
Three main wine regions in Argentina
Salta, Mendoza, Patagonia
Which European Immigrants revitalized wine making in Argentina in the 15th century
Italian and Spanish
Is Argentina South America’s largest producer
yes and 5th largest in the world
Climate of Argentina
Located to the Eastern side of Andes which creates a rain shadow. It is dry, hot, arid, watered by Andes snow melt. Dryness keeps away fungus. Zhonda winds blow down from Andes. Hail is a threat. Major diurnal temp swings due to high elevation
Does elevation play a role in Argentinian wines
yes vineyards average 3,000 ft. above sea level. Salta (Cafeyett in particular) are known for high vineyard elevations $10,000 sq. feet. Elevation is signature compenent for Argentinian wines
Grapes of Argentina
Malbec, Bonarda, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Torrentes
Wine regions are defined by
IG or boundaries around certain areas
What is DOC
Quality control for varietals and place Denominicao de Origen Controlada
Important Appellations in Argentina
Salta IG. Most northerly. Cool due to high elevation. Known for Torrontes and Malbec. But mostly Torrontes.
Important subregion of Salta IG
Cafeyette IG
What grape is Mendoza IG known for
Malbec
What is the climate of Mendoza
Hot and continental. Elevation dependent
Facts about Mendoza
Largest viticultural region. Altitudes are 2,000-4,000 feet. Zhonda from Andes keeps mildew out. Irrigation is critical. Furrow and flood as well as more modern drip.
Wine style of Mendoza Malbecs
Many producer use French or American oak barrells
Important Mendoza Subregions
Lujan de Cujo IG and Uco Valley IG
