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Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Argentina
Salta
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1
What is Salta's signature white grape variety?
A
Torrontés from Calchaquí Valley
B
Chardonnay
C
Sauvignon Blanc
D
Riesling
2
What flavour profile does Salta Torrontés typically display?
A
Heavy and oaky
B
Aromatic with peach and citrus
C
Bland and neutral
D
Always sweet
3
Which red grape variety produces notable wines in Salta?
A
Gamay
B
Trollinger
C
Malbec
D
Pinot Grigio
4
Which wine style is especially important to Salta's regional identity?
A
White wine, thanks to the strong presence of the grape Torrontés
B
Rosé wine, thanks to the strong presence of the grape Bonarda
C
Sparkling wine, thanks to the strong presence of the grape Pedro Ximénez
D
Red wine, thanks to the strong presence of the grape Malbec
5
What gives wines from Salta, Argentina, their characteristic concentration and intense fruit?
A
Long, cool winters close to Antarctica
B
Humid ocean air drifting in from the Atlantic
C
Extreme altitude with intense solar radiation
D
Deep clay soils that retain warmth overnight
6
Under which country's wine laws are wines from Salta regulated?
A
Peru's national wine laws
B
Argentina's national wine laws
C
Bolivia's national wine laws
D
Chile's national wine laws
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