Neuquen

Wine from Neuquen comes out of Patagonia, Argentina, where it sits as a wine region.

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

The ground underneath is alluvial.

The climate is continental, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied characteristics, lively and fresh styles and particularly in sauvignon blanc.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, rich stews and hearty pasta dishes.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied characteristics.

White: Lively and fresh styles, Particularly in sauvignon blanc.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Bodega del Fin del Mundo 'Newen' Reservado Malbec, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo 'Newen' Reservado Pinot Noir, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo Extra Brut, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo FIN Single Vineyard Malbec, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo Postales Malbec, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo Reserva Chardonnay, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo Reserva Malbec, Neuquen, Argentina
• Bodega del Fin del Mundo Reserva Pinot Noir, Neuquen, Argentina

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Rich stews
• Hearty pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Neuquen: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Argentina, or the wider Patagonia guide.