
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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Sur de los Andes Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Premium Blend 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina
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Alamos Malbec 2020Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Zapata Adrianna White Bones Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Sur de los Andes Reserva Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Patagonia, Argentina
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Trapiche Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec 2018Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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BenMarco Malbec 2019Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Don Miguel Gascon Malbec Riserva 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Finca Adalgisa Malbec 2014Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Bodega Estancia Mendoza Kadabra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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CARO Amancaya 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
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Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Malbec 2015Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Sur de los Andes Malbec 2017Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Argento Malbec 2021Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Antigal Uno Malbec 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Red Schooner by Caymus Voyage 10Malbec from Argentina
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Bodega Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Zuccardi Concreto Malbec 2020Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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