The Argentinian wine market is one that’s undergone significant growth and change in a very short period of time. Emerging in the late 1990s as a serious producing and exporting country, Argentina has capitalized on its favorable wine growing conditions, adding investment in vineyard improvement and wine making technology to become the world’s 5th largest wine producer.
Vines have been grown in Argentina since the 16th century, but due to manyThe Argentinian wine market is one that’s undergone significant growth and change in a very short period of time. Emerging in the late 1990s as a serious producing and exporting country, Argentina has capitalized on its favorable wine growing conditions, adding investment in vineyard improvement and wine making technology to become the world’s 5th largest wine producer.
Vines have been grown in Argentina since the 16th century, but due to many outside influences, including colonialism and political instability, quality was not a focus, with wineries producing only inexpensive table wine. However, in the late 1980s, winemakers were facing a drop in national consumption and, needing to think of a way to gain more capital, exports were seized upon as a potential cash flow opportunity. ...more ...less
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The winemaking regions in Argentina stretch north to south along the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The biggest and most important region is Mendoza, which accounts for about 70% of Argentina’s wine production. This is a region of high-altitude winemaking, with vineyards averaging 600-1100 meters above sea level. This altitude lengthens the growing season while also keeping summer heat at a manageable level.
Malbec is the signature grape of Argentina andThe winemaking regions in Argentina stretch north to south along the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The biggest and most important region is Mendoza, which accounts for about 70% of Argentina’s wine production. This is a region of high-altitude winemaking, with vineyards averaging 600-1100 meters above sea level. This altitude lengthens the growing season while also keeping summer heat at a manageable level.
Malbec is the signature grape of Argentina and accounts for a significant portion of the plantings throughout the country. This red grape’s original home is in the southwest of France, but it is generally used as a blending grape in Bordeaux and hasn’t reached the heights of quality that have been achieved in Argentina. Here it produces a full-bodied, fruit forward wine that can be made in a style that is immediately approachable or, with the application of oak, can age as well as Bordeaux or Napa Valley Cab.
Other varieties are grown throughout Argentina as well, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Syrah, and Pinot Noir (in cooler southern climates such as Patagonia). Important white grapes include Torrontes and Chardonnay. Tasting through the wines of the modern Argentinian wine industry, it’s easy to appreciate the winemakers’ commitment to quality wines at fair pricing – there’s plenty to discover in Argentina! ...more ...less