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Give a brief history of wine in Argentina.
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Vines came from many different routes in 1550's.
spain, chile, and peru. Criolla chica (mission CA, Pais CHILE) vineyards planted in mendoza soon after. 1885 railroad from Mendoza to Buenos Aires completed. Increasing mendoza's importance. 1900's immigrants from europe brought international verities. through 1980's dictatorships and inflation had wineries producing rustic plonk for domestic markets no exports. 1990's focoused on exports. vinepull scheme. Dominated by large growers |
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Give some basic facts of Argentina's wine industry.
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Most important wine grower in SA.
Since the late '90s the biggest exporter and one of the most dynamic producers on the world stage. 5th largest wine producer in the world. . |
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Give some basic facts about the climate of Argentina specifically Mendoza.
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High elevation 2300-4600'
Semi arid desert. Irrigation common. drip is new wave bore holes. Continential climate. Cold winters Hot summers. |
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soils in Mendoza?
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Alluvial, sand.
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Talk about Regions.
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Mendoza most important 70%
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What is Argentina's second most planted verity?
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Bonarda.
cab, syrah, merlot, tempranillo, sangiovese, pinot nero, and barbera torrontez & chardonnay chenin blanc, ugni blanc, sauvignon blanc, viognier. Varried veritials as opposed to Chile. |
