ARGENTINA

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Argentina's wine regions are in the west central part of the country,scattered across the foothills of the Andes at elevations ranging up to 4,900 feet above sea level,making these some of the highest-altitude wine regions in the world.

Argentina has four major wine regions of which is Mendoza ,followed by San Juan,La Rioja and Salta. Mendoza is more than just the leading wine region, it is the heartbeat of the Argentinian wine industry.

GRAPE VARIETIES & WINE STYLES:

The Grapes of Argentina

Whites

  • Chardonnay 
    Oaky imitations of California chardonnays
  • Chenin Blanc
    Blending grapes or inexpensive sparkling wines
  • Criolla and Cereza 
    Mostly widely planted grapes
  • Moscatel de Alejandria
    Used in cheap blends
  • Torrontes - Argentina's specialty:
    Delightful, spicy perfumed wines

REDS

  • Barbera, Bonarda, Sangiovese and Tempranillo
    Used in blends
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
    From simple to powerful and sleek
  • Malbec 
    Most important and impressive red
  • Merlot
    Good value wines for the export market

The most important Argentinian wines :

Cabernet Sauvignon red
Malbec  red
Chardonnay white
Torrontes white