Q.1
Which of the below is the signature local white grape variety in Argentina?
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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier
Torrontes
Q.2
Which one of the following red grape varieties is now most widely planted in Argentina?
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Nebbiolo
Glera
Pinotage
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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Rainstorm
Mistral wind
Spring hail
Floods
Q.5
Which is the main influence on Argentinian vineyards being in the shadow of the Andes?
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damper environment
lower rainfall
more diseases and insect pests
violent sea breeze
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)
(c) and (d)
(b) and (c)
(a) and (d)
Q.7
Which one of the following region and sub-region pairs is FALSE?
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Mendoza and Maipú
Catamarca and Uco Valley
Salta and Cafayate
San Juan and Pedernal
Q.8
Which of the lowest altitude wine region from this list?
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Tupungato
Lujan de Cuyo
Uco Valley
Upper Río Negro Valley
Q.9
Which one of the following statements about Mendoza is FALSE?
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Mendoza’s finest wine regions benefit from the cooling effect of high altitude
Cafayate is one of the quality wine regions in Mendoza
Mendoza’s vineyards are mostly planted under desert conditions
Mendoza is the biggest hub of wine production in the country
Q.10
Which one of the following statements about Argentina wine regions is TRUE?
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Catamarca is the most northerly of the wine region in Argentina
Rio Negro is one of the newest wine regions in the Argentina
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