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8 Cards in this Set
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Location |
- Mendoza (Uco Valley / San Rafael) - Patagonia (Rio Negro / Neuqeu) |
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Climate |
- warm continental moderated by high altitudes Patagonias southerly latitude means its cool enough to produce sparkling wines Both regions are dry but plenty of water from Andes mountains |
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Grape varieties |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Semillon |
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Viticulture |
- grapes tend to be picked early to keep in their acidity and delicate fruit flavors
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WInery |
- most are made by tank method (especially for domestic market) - Carbonation also used - traditional method can be used for premium wines |
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Style |
- Extra brut most popular - most are whites, relatively little rose made |
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Important trade structures |
Chandon is the market leader |
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History |
- strong tradition in sparkling wine thanks to Bodega Chandon- most recent transplants are Friexenet, Bodega Mumm, and Codorniu - Mendoza still by far the biggest producer (area too hot for sparkling wines though so most likely sourced from Uco Valley high altitude vineyards) - Smaller scale operations looking to expand and all houses are looking to expand into larger latin american markets |
