
Argentinian Wine
Breaking new ground
With vineyards tretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains from Patagonia in the south to Salta in the north, Argentina is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic wine producing countries—and most important in South America.
Since the late 20th century vineyard investments, improved winery technology and a commitment to innovation have all contributed to the country’s burgeoning image as a producer of great wines at all price points. The climate here is diverse but generally continental and agreeable, with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters—a positive, as snow melt from the Andes Mountains is used heavily to irrigate vineyards. Grapes very rarely have any difficulty achieving full ripeness.
Argentina’s famous Mendoza region, responsible for more than 70% of Argentina’s wine production, is further divided into several sub-regions, with Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley most noteworthy. Red wines dominate here, especially Malbec, the country’s star variety, while Chardonnay is the most successful white.
The province of San Juan is best known for blends of Bonarda and Syrah. Torrontés is a specialty of the La Rioja and Salta regions, the latter of which is also responsible for excellent Malbecs grown at very high elevation.
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Catena Zapata Argentino Vineyard Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina
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Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Sur de los Andes Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Premium Blend 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Alamos Malbec 2020Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Tapiz Black Tears Malbec 2017Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Alma Negra M Blend 2018Other Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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BenMarco Malbec 2019Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2018Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard 2017Cabernet Franc from Mendoza, Argentina
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Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec 2018Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2019Cabernet Franc from Mendoza, Argentina
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Rutini Cabernet-Malbec 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Bodega Colome Altura Maxima Malbec 2015Malbec from Salta, Argentina
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Vina Cobos Marchiori Estate Malbec 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin 2017Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Alta Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina
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Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Belasco de Baquedano Llama Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Alta Malbec 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Cuvelier Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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