Argentina wine quiz (Wines of Argentina 2 of 2)

Q.1

The highest vineyard in Argentina, and reputedly the world, is owned by Bodega Colomé in Molinas. How high is it above sea level? *

Q.2

Which famous Argentinian footballer's foundation partnered with Casa Bianchi to produce a range of wines? *

Q.3

Which of these tasting notes is for an Argentinian wine made from the Torrontés grape? *

A light yellow wine that occasionally has golden and green hues. Its aroma is reminiscent of roses, jasmine, and geraniums. In the mouth it is pure fruit salad, sometimes with touches of honey or oregano. Similar to Gewürztraminer in profile but with higher, refreshing acidity.
The smell is sharp and piercing and reminds different tasters variously of gooseberries, nettles and crushed blackcurrant leaves. With age, aromas reminiscent of canned asparagus can develop.
Its exact character is probably most accurately likened to the smell of lychees/litchis - that exotic, tropically-laden scent - with a fair measure of pungent rose petals and, in some of the most concentrated examples, a savoury element that some have likened to bacon fat.
Deep ruby red, fragrant with typical aromas and flavours of red bell pepper, black pepper, tobacco, leather, black fruits, it’s also a grape with loads of ageing potential.

Q.4

Based on the above tasting note, which of the following food pairings would go well with a classic Torrontés? *

Steak pie
Dulche de leche: Loosely translated as “milk jam,” this thick caramel is the result of condensed milk, reduced slowly until sweetened and sticky. It is often in alfajores and dessert empanadas.
South American ceviche
Alfajores, two round cookies with a generous filling of dulce de leche, Nutella, chocolate or fruit, all bathed in chocolate or icing sugar

Q.5

What is the major threat to vines in Mendoza? *

Q.6

How do winemakers in Mendoza deal with the major threat to vines in the last question? *

Q.7

Malbec is the most cultivated grape in Argentina. What is number two? *

Q.8

Which of these tasting notes is for Bonarda? *

In the New World, this grape gives melon, apple and grapefruit cool climate styles to more tropical fruit styles with flavours of peach, mango, lime and pineapple. As a non-aromatic variety, its affinity with oak brings both a textured, buttery roundness as well as smoky, toasty, clove and cinnamon-spice and nutty features.
Structured by high acidity and no shortage of tannin, this grape has a bouquet encompasses violet, smoke and rose-like perfumes with flavours of truffle, fennel, liquorice and, most famously, tar.
Aromas and flavours of sweet ripe raspberries, while darker fruits like blackberries are revealed in wines from higher altitude. Typically very fruity, intense, and sometimes showing spices like nutmeg or liquorice.
It is light, smooth and lush, with all sorts of plummy, red berry and earthy fruit flavours like raspberry, mulberry and blackberry allied to tar, leather and game-like characters.

Q.9

When were the first vines planted in Argentina, according to Wines of Argentina records? *

Q.10

Who is believed to have planted the first vines in Argentina? *