Argentinian wine

Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization , in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture.

No wine producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on a viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have managed to consolidate an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States.

Viticulture is mainly practiced in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level!

The terroir here is well suited to Argentina’s adopted grape variety: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now the source of some of Argentina’s most famous wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which produces a wine with a floral and tropical flavor. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.