
Argentina
With vineyards stretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains ...
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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Tikal Natural Organic Red Blend 2014Other Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Santa Julia Organica Tempranillo 2018Tempranillo from Mendoza, Argentina
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Zolo Signature Red Blend 2017Other Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Inkarri by Proviva Estate Malbec 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Black Cabra Malbec 2017Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Santa Julia Organica Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Domaine Bousquet Virgen Certified Organic Red Blend 2019Other Red Blends from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Zolo Signature Red Blend 2016Other Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Domaine Bousquet Merlot 2017Merlot from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Domaine Bousquet Gaia Red Blend 2018Other Red Blends from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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