Argentina

Argentina is a wine-producing country.

Malbec leads the plantings, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay alongside it.

The ground underneath is free-draining and sand.

The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated and wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows intense, floral notes, crisp and aromatic and showcasing freshness with vibrant acidity, plus four more.

Inside it sit Mendoza, Patagonia, Salta, San Juan and La Rioja.

Names to look for on a shelf: Bodega Aleanna, Bodega Chacra, Catena Zapata and Rutini Wines.

At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, chilis & hot spicy food, tomato-based dishes and chocolate & caramel.

decant before pouring.

Keeps for 2 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Intense, Floral notes.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing freshness with vibrant acidity.

Sweet white: Lush and fruity, Honeyed notes.

Sparkling: Fresh and youthful, Ideal for celebrations.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' As Bravas Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina
• Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
• Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
• Bodega Aleanna 'Gran Enemigo' Gualtallary Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Tupungato, Argentina
• Bodega Chacra 'Cincuenta y Cinco 55' Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Argentina
• Bodega Chacra 'Treinta y Dos 32' Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Argentina
• Bodega Chacra Chardonnay, Rio Negro, Argentina
• Bodega Chacra Mainque Chardonnay, Rio Negro, Argentina

At the table.

• Beef & Venison
• Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
• Tomato-based Dishes
• Chocolate & Caramel

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 2 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Argentina: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Argentina.