Vineyards

The vast expanse of Argentina’s vineyards is located along the country’s western flank. They extend for over 2,000 kilometers, from the Cafayate Valley high up in Salta to the north, through Mendoza, in the centre, right down to the sunken and protected Rio Negro Valley, to the south east in Patagonia.

The Argentine vineyards lie between the Southern Latitude parallels of 22 - 42 where a desert climate produces arid growing conditions. Irrigation by water obtained from the plentiful, eternal snows of the Andes and the combination of warm sunny days and often very cold nights create an especially healthy environment for vines.

Mendoza is the centre of Argentine’s wine industry. This lively, modern city, with good communication links, is surrounded by vineyards and wineries. The province of the same name accounts for approximately three-quarters of Argentina’s total output and is recognized as the country’s best grape growing region.