Q.1
Which of the below is the signature local white grape variety in Argentina?
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Chardonnay
Viognier
Sauvignon Blanc
Torrontes
Q.2
Which one of the following red grape varieties is now most widely planted in Argentina?
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Nebbiolo
Pinotage
Glera
Bonarda (Douce Noir)
Q.3
Which one of the following statements about Malbec is FALSE?
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The wines made from fruit ripened at lower altitudes are generally fuller-bodied, with more black fruit flavours
Wines made from Malbec are light bodied and floral.
Malbec is originally from France, where it is called Cot
Malbec is the most planted red grape variety in Argentina
Q.4
What of the following is NOT hazardous for vineyards in Argentina?
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Floods
Mistral wind
Rainstorm
Spring hail
Q.5
Which is the main influence on Argentinian vineyards being in the shadow of the Andes?
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damper environment
violent sea breeze
more diseases and insect pests
lower rainfall
Q.6
Which two of the following factors have significant impact on the wine quality in Mendoza?
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(a) snow-melt water
(b) high altitude
(c) high latitude
(d) bears
(a) and (b)
(a) and (d)
(b) and (c)
(c) and (d)
Q.7
Which one of the following region and sub-region pairs is FALSE?
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San Juan and Pedernal
Mendoza and Maipú
Salta and Cafayate
Catamarca and Uco Valley
Q.8
Which of the lowest altitude wine region from this list?
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Upper Río Negro Valley
Tupungato
Lujan de Cuyo
Uco Valley
Q.9
Which one of the following statements about Mendoza is FALSE?
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Mendoza’s vineyards are mostly planted under desert conditions
Mendoza’s finest wine regions benefit from the cooling effect of high altitude
Mendoza is the biggest hub of wine production in the country
Cafayate is one of the quality wine regions in Mendoza
Q.10
Which one of the following statements about Argentina wine regions is TRUE?
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Neuquén is the only wine region in Argentina lies less than 600 meters above sea level
La Rioja’s exported wines are generally labelled as Famatina
Rio Negro is one of the newest wine regions in the Argentina
Catamarca is the most northerly of the wine region in Argentina