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Argentinian Wine

Argentina is one of the world's biggest wine-producing countries by volume. Until the end of the 20th century, almost all Argentine wine was made for domestic consumption. Over the last 20 years, however, the country's wine producers have raised quality levels and successfully consolidated an international export market. The country's most widely grown grape variety, Malbec, has played a dominant role in winning worldwide acclaim for Argentina's wines.

As a result of the changes, there are a number of developing wine regions, including Jujuy in the far north and Neuquen in the far south, separated by more than 1250 miles (2000 km). The official names and boundaries are also changing year by year, as market forces and emerging regions change the shape of Argentina's wine map. In 1993, Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza became Argentina's first officially recognized controlled appellation.

Mountains and vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina

Argentina's geography includes high altitudes and semi-desert landscapes. The majority of the country's vineyards are located around dry, mountainous areas. High altitude and low latitude lead to increased sunshine levels and higher diurnal temperature variation – ideal for developing balanced sugars and acidity in grapes.

Thanks to its topography, Argentina is home to some record-holding vineyards. Many share latitudes with the Egyptian desert and the southern tip of Baja California. A world-topping vineyard owned by Bodega Colome sits at 9900ft (3000m), higher than the peak of Mount St. Helens in the Pacific Northwest of America.

In addition to its physical features, Argentina is also affected by 'La Zonda' – a warm, dry wind that sweeps down from the hillsides. While the damage done by the 25-mph (40-kph) wind can be substantial, it also aids viticulture significantly, as it lessens the risk of vine disease and brings warmth to high-altitude zones.

The most successful grape varieties are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Torrontes, which has come to be seen as the 'indigenous' white grape of Argentina.

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Here are some wines produced in this wine region and all sub-regions, only the first 500 will be shown.
Wine Name
Grape 
Popularity
Catena Zapata 'Catena Malbec', Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $20 270
Catena Zapata 'Nicolas Catena Zapata', Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec $103 395
Cheval des Andes, Mendoza, Argentina Bordeaux Blend Red $76 592
Trapiche Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $8 625
J. Opi a.k.a Rodolfo Sadler Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $11 664
Catena 'Alamos' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $11 771
Andean Vineyards The Waxed Bat Shiraz - Petit Verdot - Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina N/A $12 938
Michel Rolland Clos de los Siete, Vista Flores, Argentina Bordeaux Blend - Syrah $20 1010
Fabre Montmayou 'H J. Fabre' Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $20 1108
Bodega Norton Privada Red, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina Bordeaux Blend Red $23 1175
Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina Malbec $15 1186
Catena Zapata 'Catena Alta Malbec', Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $47 1211
Dona Paula Estate Malbec, Ugarteche, Argentina Malbec $15 1217
Luigi Bosca Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina Malbec $18 1255
Terrazas de los Andes Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $12 1337
Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira La Consulta Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina Malbec $97 1353
Bodegas Caro 'Caro' Cosecha, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec $50 1476
Achaval Ferrer Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $23 1496
Bodegas Caro 'Amancaya' Gran Reserva Malbec - Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec $18 1509
Vina Cobos 'Cobos' Malbec, Perdriel, Argentina Malbec $159 1525
Antigal 1 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $17 1545
Trivento Reserve Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina Malbec $11 1616
Catena Zapata 'Catena' Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon $18 1643
San Pedro de Yacochuya Malbec, Cafayate, Argentina Malbec $63 1648
Allegrini & Renacer Enamore, Mendoza, Argentina Bordeaux Blend Red $26 1668
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