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