2. Argentina – Key Facts
• Population 40 million (2010)
• Capital Buenos Aires
• Provinces Twenty Three (23)
• Languages Three (3)
- Spanish (“Castellano”)
- Guaraní
- Quechua
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3. Chile – Key Facts
• Population 16.5 million (2012)
• Capital Santiago
• Regions Fifteen (15)
• Languages Three (3)
- Spanish
- Mapudungun
- Quechua
- Aymara
- Rapa Nui
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4. Argentina Wine Regions & Varietals
Cuyo (80% of Argentinean wine produced in this region)
Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja
Main Varietals
Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay,
Chenin, Greco Nero, Merlot, Moscatel de Alejandría, Pinot Noir,
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón, Syrah, Tempranillo, Tocai Friulano, Torrontés,
Ugni Blanc, Viognier
North
Salta, Catamarca
Main Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Tannat, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Chardonnay,
Chenin, Torrontés
Patagonia
Rio Negro, Neuquén
Main Varietals
Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Semillón, Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon
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5. Chile Wine Regions & Varietals
Atacama
Copiapó Valley, Huasco Valley
Main Varietals
“Table grapes” (uva de mesa) – Used mostly to produce Pisco, a type of grape brandy
Coquimbo
Elqui Valley, Limarí Valley, Choapa Valley
Main Varietals
Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Aconcagua
Aconcagua Valley, Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley
Main Varietals
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Central
Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley (Cachapoal, Colchagua), Curicó Valley, Maule Valley
Main Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot, Carménère, Syrah, Malbec, País, Sauvignon Blanc y Chardonnay
South
Itata Vallley, Bío-Bío Valley, Malleco Valley
Main Varietals
Chardonnay Moscatel de Alejandría, Riesling, Gewürtztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
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6. Altivo (Vineyard Selection)
Torrontés - 2010
North Region, Salta Area, Cafayate Valley
Argentina
13% vol.
92% Torrontés, 8% Gewürtztraminer
The young and talented Winemaker at Altivo Cristian Garcia, has
crafted a beautiful Torrontes from a 80 yr old vineyard in Cafayate in
the province of Salta. Steely mineral characters provide the structure.
Lush fruit flavors coat the palate. With zero oak, the wine exhibits
great freshness and wonderful depth of flavor.
The vineyard is planted on land purchased by the pioneering
Eugenio Bustos. The 400 hectares under vine are about 1.5 hours
drive south of the bustling regional city of Mendoza. It seems the
perfect place to plant vines. With the Andes ever present to the west,
an abundance of pure "melt water" when required, the vines are
nurtured by long sunny days, and cool nights.
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7. Cucao
Pedro Ximenez (PX) - 2011
Coquimbo, Elqui Valley
Chile
12.5% vol.
100% Pedro Ximenez
One of the oldest grapes varieties in Chile is Pedro Ximenez.
Introduced & developed in northern Chile for producing Pisco.
Extremely rustic, it has survived to the very extreme
conditions of soils and temperature with an extraordinary
generosity, providing grapes with hard skin, great perfume
and succulent juice.
Cucao Pedro Ximenez is a unique wine from the Elqui valley.
Delivers freshness and fruitiness with a very well balanced
acidity and fruit concentration.
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8. Alpataco* Reserve
Pinot Noir - 2006
Patagonia Region, Neuquén Area, San
Patricio del Chañar
Argentina
14%
100% Pinot Noir
The wine presents itself with deep red tones. Well defined,
medium bodied with ultra fine tannins and fruity nuances that
wave through a finish of superior depth and dimension.
Dark, full-throttle aromas of black cherry, candied plum and
burnt something or other set up a straightforward, fairly full-
bodied palate with mildly tart plum and cherry flavors.
*The word „Alpataco‟ is the name of a thorny bush in Patagonian Argentina.
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9. Marques de Casa Concha
Carmenere - 2009
Central Valley, Rapel Valley
Chile
14% vol.
88% Carmenere, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
An exceptional deep, dark red wine showcasing intense aromas of
ripe black fruit coupled with spicy black pepper. On the palate, the
wine is voluptuous with ‘ flavors of black berry, dark chocolate and
hints of vanilla from the oak.
Marqués de Casa Concha wines were created as a tribute to the
title conferred upon the Concha y Toro family in 1718 by King
Felipe V of Spain. – The wines are single vineyard, estate bottled
wines made in limited production with grapes grown in the prime
vineyards of the Central Valley. Marqués de Casa Concha wines
embody Concha y Toro‟s tradition in the art of winemaking.
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10. Susana Balbo (Signature)
Malbec - 2010
Cuyo Region, Mendoza
Argentina
14.5% vol
95% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Beautiful deep violet color with exploding aromas of blackberry, black
cherry, and violets framed by hints of oak and mint. The wonderful aromas
are mirrored on the palate, and they are joined by ripe plum fruit and a hint
of toasty vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of mint on the finish.
Susana Balbo applied to study nuclear physics in Bariloche. Her parents
refused to let her leave Mendoza so she decided to follow the family
business (viticulture) professionally, challenging contemporary social
beliefs since at that time no women had graduated as winemakers.
Susana earned a BA degree in Enology in 1981 with honors as the best
graduate, becoming the first woman enologist in Argentina. After working
at various wineries she founded Dominio del Plata in 1999.
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11. Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010
Central Valley, Rapel Valley, Colchagua
Chile
14.1% vol.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon; 9% Syrah; 4% Merlot and 2% Carmenère.
Deep red with dark purple hints. Intense and expressive nose with garnet and
fresh red fruit, but yet elegant with subtle sweet spiced from a well integrated oak.
Intense mouth feel with a broad tannic structure, lingering towards fresh red fruit
flavors. A concentrated body, which will enable a long bottle ageing.
Dark red balances racy wild berry and cassis notes with full yet fine tannins, with
layers of toasty oak, smoke and baking spice. Polished, with a long, savory
aftertaste of spice, cured olive and underbrush.
Winery owned by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, great-granddaughter of the
creator of Grand Marnier.
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12. Wine Prices
Altivo (Vineyard Selection) Torrontés 2010 $12.99
Cucao Pedro Ximenez (PX) 2011 $10.99
Alpataco Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 $19.99
Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2009 $21.99
Susana Balbo (Signature) Malbec 2010 $24.99
Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 $24.99
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