Mendoza
Argentina
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Located in the western central part of Argentina, Mendoza is the backbone of the country's wine industry. Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, it is home to some of the highest-elevation vineyards in the world, with many located between 900-1,600 meters (2,952-5,249 feet) above sea level. These high elevations, added to the dry climate, sunny weather, snowmelt water, a culture of wine heritage and winemaking tradition give Mendoza wines unique attributes and a distinctive character that cannot be replicated elsewhere in the world.
Region
150,000+ hectares of vineyards
300 days of annual sunshine
People
800 wineries
150+ wineries open to tourism
Production
Coming soon!
Impact
70% of wine production in Argentina
80% of wine exports in Argentina
50% of total exports from province
Unique Fact
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Although Mendoza is a desert, an elaborate system of canals dating back to pre-Columbian times delivers fresh water from melting snow in the mountains down to the vineyards below.
Primary Grape Varietals
Malbec
Torrontés
Merlot
Bonarda
ChardonnaySyrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo
Pedro Ximenez