Mendoza
In the central-western part of Argentina, at the foot of the Andes, Mendoza concentrates 75% of all Argentina's vineyards and the largest number of wineries in the country. This makes it the most important wine province and one of the main production centers in the world. Mendoza has been cultivating vines since 1598 and this culture took on its full scope after the arrival of the railway in 1885. The Andes record their highest peaks in Mendoza: with 6,959 meters, Aconcagua is the highest peak in 'America. The presence of the Andes, which acts as a barrier to the humid winds of the Pacific, added to the distance from the Atlantic Ocean, models the climate generating ideal conditions for the cultivation of vines. The altitude, the continental climate, the heterogeneity of the soils and the thaw water are key factors for the production of excellent quality wines, which add to a marked wine-growing tradition.