New World Mastery
Argentina
High-altitude Malbec from Mendoza, the Uco Valley, and Salta.
12 lessons2,682 practice questions1 certification exam~4 hrs of reading
What you’ll master
Explain how the Andes Mountains function as the singular defining geographic and climatic force in Argentine viticulture, and use that explanation to position Argentine wines with guests
Describe Mendoza's three major wine zones (North Mendoza, including Maipú and Luján de Cuyo; Central Mendoza; and Valle de Uco) by altitude, climate, and the wine character each produces
Describe Valle de Uco's geographic structure, including its location south of Mendoza city, its three main sub-zones, and how alluvial soils deposited from the Andes differ across the valley
Locate Salta and the Calchaquí Valleys within Argentina's wine geography, explaining how the province's position in the northwest, far north of Mendoza, shapes its climate and cultural identity
The curriculum
12 lessons01
Argentina Overview: Altitude, Sunshine, and the Malbec Miracle
23 min read236 practice questions
02
Mendoza: The Heart of Argentine Wine
20 min read215 practice questions
03
Valle de Uco: Argentina's High-Altitude Revolution
16 min read184 practice questions
04
Salta & Cafayate: Argentina's Extreme Altitude Frontier
18 min read208 practice questions
05
Patagonia: Argentina's Cool-Climate Frontier
19 min read220 practice questions
06
San Juan, La Rioja & Argentina's Secondary Regions: Beyond the Mendoza Narrative
17 min read185 practice questions
07
Malbec: Argentina's Soul Grape: A Complete Deep Dive
21 min read267 practice questions
08
Beyond Malbec: Argentina's Full Grape Variety Portfolio
22 min read252 practice questions
09
Natural Wine & the New Wave of Argentine Winemaking
25 min read213 practice questions
10
Argentine Wine in Service: Food Pairing, List Building, and Guest Communication
24 min read233 practice questions
11
Argentine Wine: Vintage Variation, Climate, and Aging Potential
24 min read286 practice questions
12
Argentina on the Floor: Service, Sales & Guest Experience
24 min read183 practice questions
Argentina Mastery Exam
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