Alto Valle del Rio Negro

Frosts are late, and the region enjoys warm days and cool nights, promoting a long ripening period and the production of fresh white wines and supple, ripe reds. The main grape varieties used to make white wines are Pedro Gimenez, Torrontes, Semillon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc; for reds, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, and Pinot Noir are planted. The wines benefit from a freshness that is due more to the southern location of the region than to the altitude (300 meters).