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Argentina is the fifth biggest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States.
Mendoza Province around Buenos Aires produces 70% of the national wine production.
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- Main varietals: Malbec, Tempranillo, Torrontes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
edit History
From the Spanish conquest to the massive Italian immigration of the 19th century, many European winegrowing traditions have influenced Argentinian winemaking.
Today, Argentina is going through a winemaking boom, which has already produced many surprising and prestigious wines. Major European wineries such as Masi (Italy) and Lurton (France) have started operations in Argentina, attracted by the many opportunities of this young wine country.
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Argentina offers a wide range of landscapes, from endless plains to the highest mountains. Thanks to a steady irrigation of mountain water, winegrowing is possible at extreme heights, up to 1000 meters altitude.
edit Climate
Most of Argentina enjoys an average of 320 days of sun each year. Nights are usually cool, which brings a crucial balance for winegrowing. The generaly dry air of Argentina is compensated by a constant flow of irrigation brought from the mountains.
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edit See also
- Instituto Nacional de Vitiviniculturo, the national wine institute of Argentina
- Wines of Argentina, the largest wine trade group
