Court Of Master Sommeliers - Level 1 Exam Study

Front 1

These points refer to what region in Argentina?
-Largest viticultural region
-over 65% of the country's total production
-Malbec most important varietal

Back 1

Mendoza

Front 2

Describe the soils of Argentina

Back 2

-Mostly loose alluvial sand over clay (some chalk / limestone)

Front 3

What are the primary WHITE grapes of Argentina?

Back 3

-Torrontes
-Muscat of Alexandria
-Chardonnay
-Sauvignon blanc

Front 4

-Argentina Wine Laws-

-Reserva and Gran Reserva terms may be used for white and red wines. What does this indicate?

Back 4

minimum aging requirements

Front 5

What are the primary RED grapes of Argentina? (6)

Back 5

-Malbec
-Merlot
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Syrah
-Tempranillo
-Bondarda

Front 6

These are important sub-districts of what region?
-Lujan de Cujo
-Uco Valley
-Maipu
-Tupungato
-Santa Rosa
-San Rafael

Back 6

Mendoza

Front 7

These points refer to what region in Argentina?
-most southerly wine region
-Rio Negro most important sub-region
-cool climate and excellent potential for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat, Malbec and others

Back 7

Patagonia

Front 8

These points refer to what region in Argentina?
-Argentinas most northerly wine region
-high altitude vineyards: 5500-7800 ft.
-Torrontes most important white grape
-reds: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
-Cafayate: important sub-region, best for Torrontes

Back 8

Salta

Front 9

Describe Argentinas climate (4 main points)

Back 9

-Mostly continental semi-desert
-dramatic diurnal shift due to proximity to Andes Mountains downdrafts / vineyard altitude
-hail an issue
-irrigation from Andes common

Front 10

-Argentina Wine Laws-

If varietally labeled, the wine must be composed of what percentage of the specific grape variety?

Back 10

80% minimum