Wines from Argentina

Vine cultivation in Argentina began with the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Initially experimenting with local grape varieties, viticulture quickly turned to European varieties, which were imported on a massive scale. The area under vine has grown almost continuously and now covers more than 200,000 hectares dedicated to wine production. It was in the late 1990s that Argentina became a significant player in the global wine market: it is the leading producer in South America and the fifth largest in the world.

Argentina offers geographical and climatic conditions that are particularly favorable for growing grapes. Most of Argentina's vineyards are located at the foot of the Andes, at an altitude of between 800 and 1,700 meters, in areas with low humidity. This means that attacks by pests (insects, fungi, etc.) are very limited, which considerably reduces the use of pesticides and promotes the organic quality of the wines.

The most important wine-growing regions are located in the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan, as well as the province of La Rioja. Salta, Jujuy, Catamarca, Río Negro, and Neuquén are also renowned wine regions in Argentina.

Argentina produces white wines from Chardonnay, Torrontés (a Spanish grape variety), Sauvignon, Chenin, Viognier, and Sémillon grapes. The reds (such as Festivo Malbec 2017 or Festivo Malbec 2018) are mainly made from Malbec, Bonarda Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Discover Argentina's wineries: Bousquet, Yacochuya, Monteviejo, Atasmique.