Q.1
What is Malbec known as in its historical home of South West France?
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Côt
Caladoc
Negroamaro
Madeleine Angevine
Q.2
Which of these tasting notes is for an Uco Valley Malbec?
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Rich, complex strawberry jam notes; followed by luscious blueberries and violets on the finish.
A wine with a huge, intense nose of lime, pears and apricot with aromatic tension, complexity and classic, stony minerality.
Lifted aromas of anise, floral, sweet spices, pineapple and mango. Vibrancy and freshness on the palate.
Deep colour, with generous black fruit, lovely floral accents. Rich, perfumed, balanced acidity and smooth tannins. It cries out for grilled meats.
Q.3
What percentage of all Argentine Malbec is grown in the Mendoza region?
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35%
85%
5%
50%
Q.4
Which grape did Malbec overtake to become the most planted type in Argentina?
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Merlot
Pais
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonarda
Q.5
Which Argentine wine region was the first DOC named in the Americas?
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Lujan de Cuyo
Salta
Río Negro
La Rioja
Q.6
Argentina has the most hectares of Malbec vineyards in the world, followed by France. How many hectares of Malbec does Argentina have?
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18,965
76,603
159,742
12,489
Q.7
Malbec used to be constituent part in a famous wine blend, but planting were decimated by frosts in the 1950's. What wine blend was this?
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Bordeaux
Burgundy
Rhône
Loire
Q.8
What year was Malbec bought to Argentina by Michel A. Pouget, a French agronomist?
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1764
1852
1975
1928
Q.9
The best known area for Malbec, outside Argentina is:
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Cahors, France
Margaret River, Australia
Alsace, France
Oregon, USA
Q.10
The 'world's highest winery' is located in Argentina and makes Malbec above ten thousand feet, but what is its name?
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CARO
Bodega Colomé
Bodega Catena Zapata
Cheval des Andes