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Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"caselles-guillaume-letang-turno-de-noche-argentine","title":"Caselles \u0026 Guillaume Letang - Turno de Noche - 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen night begins to fall, Mendoza comes alive with music and dancing. There, \u003cstrong\u003eMalbec\u003c\/strong\u003e is king and we never get tired of it. The \u003cstrong\u003eTurno de Noche\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage captures the energy and dynamism of this welcoming city. This vintage comes from low-yielding vineyards in the Agrelo region of \u003cstrong\u003eMendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e . This is a Malbec for purists. The altitude of over 1000 meters allows Malbec to ripen slowly and preserve the seductive aromas of the grape. This wine is made with respect for the fruit using gentle extraction techniques. It will simply be aged \u003cstrong\u003efor 6 months in stainless steel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the freshness of the aromas. When the raw material is excellent, it is much easier to make a quality wine. The wine reveals aromas of freshly picked \u003cstrong\u003eblueberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eviolets\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e . The palate is juicy and balanced. 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