Weekly Wine Quiz: Before Malbec Domination

Vinted on March 22, 2013 binned in wine quiz

This week, we are continuing a run of questions about Argentine wine (I’ve recently returned from a two week jaunt down there to judge in the 2013 Argentina Wine Awards), all originally appearing in the newsletter The Juice. And of course, we cannot really talk about Argentine wine without at some point getting into it with this grape…

Mendoza is well known for Malbec, but what grape varieties comprised the dominant plantings before the expansion of Malbec?

A. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

B. Sauvignon Blanc and Ugni Blanc

C. Tempranillo and Grenache

D. Cereza and Criolla Grande

Cheers – and good luck!

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1WineDude { Congrats, Gabe - looking forward to trying them! } – Jan 28, 7:39 PM
gabe { Howdy Joe! Life is good. I've finally gotten the call-up as the head winemaker at a new winery. I'm excited to send you some of... } – Jan 28, 7:03 PM
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1WineDude { CdPT - absolutely, just reach out if you're in the area. Cheers. } – Jan 28, 7:35 AM
Château du Petit Thouars { Great to hear! If we get to Philly soon for tastings it would be great to meet! } – Jan 28, 5:35 AM