Argentina is the 5th largest wine producer of the world and is one of the most important due to a quality conscious and export driven attitude. Mendoza is the most vital region with almost 70% of the country's production.
A wide range of vine varieties are grown but Malbec in particular has brought glory to the Argentina wine industry. Other notable vine varieties include Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pedro Giménez and pink skinned varieties like Criolla Grande.