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Review Questions
Student Name:_____________________ Date:_____________
1. Argentina is ranked (2nd, 4th, or 8th) in world wine production? _____________
2. Argentina produces more wine than all the other southern hemisphere wine-producing nations combined. (True or False)?
3. The wines of Argentina were originally very fresh and fruity in style. (True or False)?
4. Argentina wines are quite expensive compared to other wines of the world. (True or False)?
5. Argentina's appellation laws are very well organized. (True or False)?
6. Knowing the individual producer is the most important factor in getting good quality Argentinian wines. (True or False)?
7. The term Coleccion Privada is an official designation of high quality Argentinian wine. (True or False)?
8. Criolla and Muscat were the grapes used by early Argentinian wine producers to make which kind of wine? _____________________________
9. Name the most notable red grape used in Argentinian wines today: ___________________
10. Name one of the red Italian varietals used in Argentina: _______________________
11. Name the most notable red varietal from Spain used in Argentina: __________________
12. Name the most popular white varietal used to make premium wine in Argentina:________________
13.Which province in Argentina is most notable in Argentinian wine production: ___________________
14. Name an up and coming district for Argentinian wines: _____________________________
15. Rainfall in Argentina's eastern Andes wine districts is plentiful. (True or False)?
Extra credit essay question: Discuss the merits of Argentina's 'Old World' wine styles in today's market.