The Wine Profile

Bronze

Salta

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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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