Argentina is one of the world’s largest wine-producing countries. The climate of Argentina is similar to the Andes and it is this similarity that supports the Argentinean wine industry. Argentina is mainly an arid landscape that profits from irrigating waters off the mountains. Argentina’s warmer inland region encourages vine growth down the entire length of the country. In the north, the vineyards lie at the same latitude as Morocco; and in the south, vineyards share latitude with New Zealand. One of the vital aspects to growing quality wine grapes here is altitude, with vineyards planted at 2,000 and 3,000 feet to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. Argentine wines are made from grapes such as traditional Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and also varieties like Tempranillo, Bonarda, Barbera, Torrontés and Malbec.

Plentiful sunny days and warm climate favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grapes. The soil types of the Argentine wine regions offer blends of light and sandy and heavier, clay-based alluvial soils. Argentine soils are deep, porous and lacking in organic matter. Vineyard locations vary in altitude, depending on their closeness to the Andes. Due to the modest rainfall of the region, irrigation is vital. Water from the Andean range thaw, travels down in the form of rivers to become ditches or channels.

More than 1200 wineries are located in the Province of Mendoza, producing approximately 10 million hectoliters of wine per year. As more and more wineries open for visitors, we provide a permanently updated and growing list of wineries.

The following wineries have made our list of favorites for exemplary wines, atmosphere and service:

LUJAN DE CUYO

ALTAVISTA  - ACHAVAL FERRER - BELASCO DE BAQUEDANO - BENEGAS - RUCA MALEN - SEPTIMA  PIATTELLI - TAPIZ - CAP VISTALBA - CATENA ZAPATA - DOMINIO DEL PLATA - FAMILIA BONFANTI -  FINCA DECERO - LUIGI BOSCA - CHANDON– VIÑA COBOS - MELIPAL - MENDEL – KAIKEN - DANTE ROBINO- NORTON - OTERO RAMOS - PULENTA ESTATE - TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES – CAELUM – CLOS DE CHACRAS

UCO VALLEY

ANDELUNA CELLARS - LA AZUL - SALENTEIN – CLOS DE LOS SIETE – O´ FOURNIER – LURTON - ALTUS

MAIPU

FAMILIA ZUCCARDI - TEMPUS ALBA - TRAPICHE - CARINAE - DOMAINE ST DIEGO - LA RURAL - TRIVENTO

We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of wine, where we offer from very complete wine tasting courses to the possibility of being part of the most complete wine tours with our professional bilingual guides.

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