Mendoza, Argentina as a Wine Region
Country: Argentina
Argentina as a Wine Country
Capital: Buenos Aires
Currency: Argentine Peso
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Shop our top rated wine from Argentina Now fifth in the world for wine production, Argentina is catching up in the quality wine sector. A long time wine producer, Argentina used to make wine in order to drink it, not export it. And so the wines produced were quaffable and rustic and made for the local's everyday dinner. Yet it's hard not to get caught up in the wine market of the world and some winemakers decided it was time for Argentina to show their stuff. Better winemaking technology was brought in, new winemaking techniques were learned and good viticulture practices flourished. The result? World-class wines with unique style and variety. Notable Facts Unlike its Chilean neighbor, Argentina's vineyards are spread out around the country. The best known region is Mendoza, almost parallel to Santiago to the west. Mendoza contains the sub-regions of Maipu (pronounced MY-pu) and San Rafael. Grape-wise, the most important white is Chardonnay, making wine similar to California'a style on the variety. Another fun white grape to try is Torrontes. Almost only grown in Argentina, Torrontes makes wines that are crisp, aromatic and easy-drinking. Some of the best versions of this wine come from the northern region of Salta, with very high altitude vineyards. As for the reds, Cabernet Sauvignon is the main grape for many wines leaving the country, but Malbec, the grape Argentinians like to call their own, makes very distinctive wines that are structured, dense and velvety. Many more varieties happily grow in the country, but for export, and consistent quality, these are the primary grapes.
Wines from Mendoza Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2005 Malbec, Clos des Andes, Poesia, Mendoza Wonderful concentration of rich, gamey black fruit. Dense rich and powerful with classy oa.. | 14.00 |
| 2006 Merlot, Gouguenheim, Mendoza ,Argentina Rich and powerful; packed with gamey blackcurrant fruit. Just the sort of calibre you'.. | 7.00 |
| 2007 Chardonnay, Gouguenheim This oak-aged Chardonnay is one of the finest we've tasted from Argentina, with butter.. | 7.00 |
| 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gouguenheim, Mendoza, Argentina Stylish Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon that meets every expectation (and excels with grill.. | 7.00 |
| 2006 Syrah, Bodegas Gouguenheim, Mendoza An expensive-tasting Syrah that owes its chocolate-rich, plummy fruit to an impeccable upb.. | 7.00 |
| 2007 Crios de Susana Balbo, Rose of Malbec, Mendoza Delicious rose from Argentina made from the Malbec grape variety... | 9.00 |
| 2007 Malbec, Bodegas Gouguenheim, Mendoza Reach for this full-bodied, forthright, fruity red if you're cooking up something gril.. | 6.00 |
| 2006 Malbec, Ben Marco An inky-dark, roast beef-friendly blend of colorific southern French grape Malbec and Ital.. | 14.00 |
| 2007 Urban, Tempranillo, Bodegas O Fournier, Mendoza Madrid-based banker José Manuel Ortega Gil-Fournier evidently hasn't lacked for.. | 8.00 |
| 2008 Urban Torrontes, Bodegas O'Fournier At the turn of the millenium the Spanish family Ortega Gil-Fournier founded a small 'b.. | 8.00 |
| 2007 Merlot, Gouguenheim, Mendoza , Argentina Rich and powerful; packed with gamey blackcurrant fruit. Just the sort of calibre you'.. | 7.00 |
| 2008 Sauvignon, Single Vineyard, Uco Valley, Mendoza The Tapiz wines come from the Fincas Patagonicas, one of the most technologically advanced.. | 10.00 |
| 2008 Torrontez, Bodegas Tapiz, Famatina Valley, La Rioja The Tapiz wines come from the Fincas Patagonicas, one of the most technologically advanced.. | 10.00 |
| 2008 Malbec Rose, Bodegas Tapiz, Uco Valley, Mendoza The Tapiz wines come from the Fincas Patagonicas, one of the most technologically advanced.. | 10.00 |
| 2006 Buena Organic Malbec/Sangiovese, Vinas Alto Salvador, San Martin, Mendoza From a growing band of organic producers, this is made by Vinas Alto salvador in the San M.. | 10.00 |
| 2006 Malbec 'Virtuoso' Dominio del Plata, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza Argentinian winemaking guru, Susana Balbo has excelled herself with this Recioto-like, sed.. | 15.00 |
| 2006 Crios Syrah/Bonarda, Susana Balbo, Domino del Plata, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza Crios means 'offspring and refers to, winemaking superstar, Susana Balbo's range o.. | 13.00 |
| 2006 Urano Syrah, Eral Bravo, Luyan de Cuyo, Mendoza Showing their Spanish ancestry the Sanchez Nieto Family named their estate 'Eral' .. | 13.00 |
| Altosur Malbec Rosé 2007 Mendoza From the foothills of the Andes comes this fresh and intense wine overflowing with red ber.. | 7.00 |
| Argento Malbec 2008 Mendoza An excellent Malbec made from grapes grown in the foothills of the Andes, one of the most .. | 5.49 |
Subregions in Mendoza
| Region |
|---|
| Lujan de Cuyo |
| Maipú |
| Altos de Mendoza |
| Vistalba |
| Valle de Uco |
| Tupungato |
| Barrancas |
| San Rafael |
| Santa Rosa |
| Agrelo |
| Vista Flores |
| Mendoza Province |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Hostel Carahue In our hostel you can enjoy by day or by night with churrasquera for a good roast with .. | 5.00 |
