Mendoza

Mendoza is a province of Argentina located in the west of the country, with a surface area of 148,827 km2. It borders the provinces of San Juan to the north, San Luis to the east, La Pampa and Neuquèn to the south, and Chile to the west: the province backs onto the Andes. Vineyards are found mainly at the foot of the Andes, at altitudes of between 800 and 1,700 metres. The most important wine-growing areas are in the provinces of Mendoza, which alone produces over 60% of Argentina's wines. In 2008, the Mendoza region boasted over 144,000 hectares of vineyards.

The province of Mendoza, located in west-central Argentina, enjoys a hot, dry climate. The soils, rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash, are composed of loose sandy-clay soils at higher altitudes. The province is also fed by 4 major rivers descending from the Andes, irrigation being an essential factor in the development of vineyards in this region. Mendoza wines are produced from Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon, Chenin, Viognier and Sémillon for whites and Malbec, Bonarda Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon for reds.

The quality of Mendoza wines will be fully revealed through the products offered by Bodega Poesia, Bodega Lopez, Luigi Boscala, Bodega Monteviejo or Weinert.