Argentina WSET 3 Q&A
What prevents the ocean influence from reaching argentina? - =the andes mountains
what does the andes do to the region of argentina? - =creates a rainshadow effect, rainfall is low,
but water drawn from rivers flowing from the mountains or aquifers.
sunny area, low chance of fungal disease,
where do most vineyards lie in argentina? - =up in altitude at least 600 meteres, this is to help
with cooling influences as the sun is very hot here
why is drought not an issue in argentina? - =although rainshadow effect, the snow melt from the
andes provides enough water
what is a parral in argentina? - =the pergola system, lifting grapes away from the heat of the
ground and providing shade
what grape is still common to see using the parrall system in argentina? - =Torrontes
what type of canopy management is employes in argentina? - =parral, pergola system to shade
from teh heat, vertical trellises that still shade from the sunshine
what are some clamatic problems in argentina? - =spring grosts and summer hail (netting is often
employed) or own vineyards in several areas so not all one crop is destroyed
why is argentina known for producing organically grown grapes? - =low risk of disease due to
hot and dry climate
what are teh most important black grape varieties in argentina? - =malbec, Bonarda, cabernet
sauvignon
, what are the most important white grape varieties in argentina? - =torrontes, chardonnay
what is the profile of Malbec from argentina? - =deep color, purple in youth, full body, balck
fruit and high smooth tannins, can be simple to ageworthy, some spice due to new oak,
what is the profile of bonarda from argentina? - =second most planted in argentina, late ripening
with deep colored wines, high acid and tannins, raspberry and blackberry,
where is bonarda mainly planted in argentina? - =mendoza and san juan
What are some international varieties of argentina? - =cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot,
tempranillo and pinot noir.
what is the profile of torrontes from argentina? - =intense fruity, lforal perfume with medium
body and acidity, stone fruit and melon
what is considered the white signature variety from argentina? - =torrontes
where is torrontes ususally planted in argentina? - =Salta, LA Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza
Where do the best examples of Torrontes come from? - =high altitude vineyards of Cafayate in
Salta province
what is the profile of chardonnay from argentina? - =range of styles, premium are matured in oak
what other internaitonal white varieties are grown in aregentina? - =chenin blanc, sauvignon
blanc, semillion and viognier
what white variety has the greatest amount of plantings in Argentina? - =Pedro Gimenez, not
pedro ximenez, it's used for cheap domestic wines
What prevents the ocean influence from reaching argentina? - =the andes mountains
what does the andes do to the region of argentina? - =creates a rainshadow effect, rainfall is low,
but water drawn from rivers flowing from the mountains or aquifers.
sunny area, low chance of fungal disease,
where do most vineyards lie in argentina? - =up in altitude at least 600 meteres, this is to help
with cooling influences as the sun is very hot here
why is drought not an issue in argentina? - =although rainshadow effect, the snow melt from the
andes provides enough water
what is a parral in argentina? - =the pergola system, lifting grapes away from the heat of the
ground and providing shade
what grape is still common to see using the parrall system in argentina? - =Torrontes
what type of canopy management is employes in argentina? - =parral, pergola system to shade
from teh heat, vertical trellises that still shade from the sunshine
what are some clamatic problems in argentina? - =spring grosts and summer hail (netting is often
employed) or own vineyards in several areas so not all one crop is destroyed
why is argentina known for producing organically grown grapes? - =low risk of disease due to
hot and dry climate
what are teh most important black grape varieties in argentina? - =malbec, Bonarda, cabernet
sauvignon
, what are the most important white grape varieties in argentina? - =torrontes, chardonnay
what is the profile of Malbec from argentina? - =deep color, purple in youth, full body, balck
fruit and high smooth tannins, can be simple to ageworthy, some spice due to new oak,
what is the profile of bonarda from argentina? - =second most planted in argentina, late ripening
with deep colored wines, high acid and tannins, raspberry and blackberry,
where is bonarda mainly planted in argentina? - =mendoza and san juan
What are some international varieties of argentina? - =cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot,
tempranillo and pinot noir.
what is the profile of torrontes from argentina? - =intense fruity, lforal perfume with medium
body and acidity, stone fruit and melon
what is considered the white signature variety from argentina? - =torrontes
where is torrontes ususally planted in argentina? - =Salta, LA Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza
Where do the best examples of Torrontes come from? - =high altitude vineyards of Cafayate in
Salta province
what is the profile of chardonnay from argentina? - =range of styles, premium are matured in oak
what other internaitonal white varieties are grown in aregentina? - =chenin blanc, sauvignon
blanc, semillion and viognier
what white variety has the greatest amount of plantings in Argentina? - =Pedro Gimenez, not
pedro ximenez, it's used for cheap domestic wines
