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Where are the vineyards of Argentina situated? What influences the climate? |
The vineyard area is situated inland, behind the Andes. Here, the altitude provides the conditions needed to grow grapes in an otherwise too warm area. |
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What human influences make grape growing achievable here? |
Planting at altitude, using the pergola system, as well canopy management to shade grapes to mitigate sun and heat and irrigation all aid grape growing here. |
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What natural factors affect vineyard areas here? What is done to mitigate these factors? |
Spring frosts as well as summer hail can be issues here. Produces often own vineyards in more than one area to combat this and add blending options. |
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What are the main black varieties here? |
Malbec, Bonarda and international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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What are the main white varieties here? |
Torrontés and Chardonnay. |
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How does Argentina’s appellation system operate? |
Argentina operates on a GI system, with three broad regions, of which, each is separated into more specific departments. |
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Where and what is the Salta Provence known for producing? |
The Salta Provence is the north-most area of Argentina’s production area. Here we see some of the highest elevated sites, and the majority planting of Torrontés. |
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Where and what is the La Rioja Provence know for producing? |
Further south of Salta lies La Rioja. Here the vast majority of plantings are on the irrigated valley floor, with Torrontés being a speciality alongside Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. |
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What are the climatical influences and noted variety in the San Juan Provence? |
Similar to Mendoza, these vineyards lie at a medium altitude (450 - 1400 meters), giving success to black varieties. Particularly noted is the Syrah here. |
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Where are the areas of cheaper inexpensive wine in Mendoza? |
North and East Mendoza produce a high-volume, inexpensive wine that takes advantage of irrigation from the Mendoza river. |
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Where in Mendoza is noted for its particularly high quality wines? What varieties are these made from? |
Luján de Cuyo is noted for its very fine Malbec. The Uco Valley is noted thanks to its high altitude, the highest in Mendoza, allowing high quality examples of all of the renown varieties. |
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What’s conditions are experienced in the Patagonia Region? |
Cooled via influence from the latitude, rather than altitude. Stony dessert winds are a factor here, Andorra daylight hours and cool nights provide ripe wines with good acidity. |
