Over 400 argentina wineries are integrated into our winery directory, and many argentina wines are available direct from the winery or from wine merchants. Mar 05, 2015 a complete introduction to the wines of argentina. Mar 23, 20 south america wine regions map wine in south america is older than you think. From north to south, its vineyards extend from ladoixserrigny to. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download. Mendoza can make fine wine at high altitudes and good value wine in the better managed vineyards lower down. Argentine wines are considered new world wines, but actually have a rich history dating back more than 400 years. During the spanish colonization of the americas, vine cuttings were brought to santiago del estero in 1557, and the cultivation of the grape and wine production stretched first to neighboring regions, and then to other parts of the country. Check the map below for a listing of all the wine areas within argentina. Wine maps are meant to be framed and mounted in that. Argentina is one of the top five wine producing countries in the world. The history of wine in argentina as with most of argentina s history, the story of its wine industry is a fascinating one, and a history that is so new, its almost as if we are still watching the dust settle on this storm which brought us the south american wine industry as we know it. Some areas of argentina are blessed with combinations of geography and climate that form nearperfect winemaking conditions. Map of wine regions wine and argentina are coming together in a successful partnership, creating a place for wine lovers to taste extraordinary varietals.
Wines of argentina is the entity responsible for the vino argentino brand in the world. Our maps capture a glimpse in time of the terroir, the physical geography where wine grapes grow. Argentina s wine production areas range from the northern province of salta to the southern region known as patagonia i. Joshua malin when it comes to argentinian wine most people are familiar with malbec, which the country has.
Argentina is the largest wine producer in south america, best known for its versions of classic red wines including malbec, cabernet sauvignon and syrah argentine wines are considered new world wines, but actually have a rich history dating back more than 400 years. Argentinas most important wine regions sit on the high plains and foothills of the andes mountain range. Wine production started with the colonization of argentine by the spanish at. Originally from bordeaux, this is now responsible for some of argentina. Argentine wine, as with some aspects of argentine cuisine, has its roots in spain. Spanish settlers planted the first specimens of vitis vinifera in monastic vineyards throughout argentina s central, western, and northeastern regions. Burgundy wine map the official beaune travel guide. The highaltitude deserts of the eastern andes have given rise to a highquality wine industry, and the terroir here is well suited to argentina s adopted grape variety, the ubiquitous malbec. The largest and most important wineproducing area, mendozas wineries are responsible for a massive 80% of argentinas total wine production. Welcome to the best experience in wine tourism in the province of mendoza. Winemap mendoza is a map and a wine tourguide that you can get for free in any of our distribution points in mendoza. During the spanish colonization of the americas, vine cuttings were brought to santiago del estero in 1557, and the cultivation of the grape and wine. Despite the fact that south america is considered a new world wine region, winemaking has been happening in south america.
Figure 171 wine regions of argentina 2020 created date. Tempranillo, syrah, pinot grisgrigio and tocai friulano are all capable of making fine wine in the right hands in argentina. Wineries in argentina can be searched by clicking on a region in the argentina wine regions map. Wine region maps argentina australia austria bulgaria canada chile croatia france germany greece hungary italy new zealand portugal romania south africa spain united kingdom. Wine from argentina an introductory guide gringo in. Joshua malin when it comes to argentinian wine most people are familiar with malbec, which the country has adopted as. Wine region maps argentina australia austria bulgaria canada chile croatia france germany greece hungary italy new zealand portugal romania south africa spain united kingdom united states. Sangiovese, zinfandel, barbera and nebbiolo wait in the wings. Wines of argentina is the organization that, since 1993, promotes the argentine wine brand and image worldwide, spreading knowledge of the winemaking regions of argentina. Wine map of sancerre with soil types, lieux dits and actual borders of the appellation. Mar 15, 2017 argentinas wine regions encompass high deserts, and the combination of these sunny climates and high altitudes make our wines special says mymicopulo. Over 400 argentina wineries are integrated into our winery directory, and many argentina wines. Franciscan monks planted mission grapes including pais and criolla grande to make wine for religious purposes. Argentina wine map digital download pdf wine folly.
Figure 171 wine regions of argentina 2016 created date. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator. Argentina is one of the most important wine producing countries in the new world, and the largest producer of wine in south america. Despite the fact that south america is considered a new world wine region, winemaking has been happening in south america since the 1500s. The wine guide on these pages encompasses all you need to know to visit the wine country of argentina. Wine routes is set within an historical framework that spans from details, stunning geography, people and personalities. A popular side trip is a visit the puente del inca, a natural bridge with vibrant colors due to mineral deposits. The difficulty of getting the wines to the population on the east didnt help in the development of the industry, and it wasnt until the end of the 19th century that the argentine. Argentina abstract the purpose of this research is to understand the wine industry supply chain wsc structure from a social networks approach. Red wines dominate here, especially malbec, the countrys star variety, while chardonnay is the most successful white. There are 20 unique regions with over 350 different grape varieties ranging from light and bubbly.
Argentina s rich winemaking heritage dates back to the early sixteenth century, putting it in an entirely different league than neighboring new world producers chile and brazil. One chapter, women in wine, highlights an important aspect of the argentine wine scene and illustrates how closely the author has observed his subject. For a long time, most of the wine was made for local consumption. On this site, we will share with you a wide array of sugestions for you to discover amazing wineries and local services that you. Beyond the exceptional wines of malbec from mendoza. Argentina is the fifth wine producer in the world after italy, france, spain and the usa.
Most people with a basic working knowledge of argentine wine will be familiar with the countrys mendoza and salta wine regions, but the country holds far more than that for the exploratory sommelier. How does the denominations system work for argentine wine. Argentina is the 5th largest producer of wines in the world after france, italy, spain and the usa. Argentina has been producing wine since the mid 16th century. The modern metropolis whizzes by, alive with street life from busy sidewalk cafes, to hush. Arriving in buenos aires is like jumping aboard a moving train. Wine regions of argentina map plan ahead for the wine connoisseur and collector. Today youll find excellent malbec, cabernet sauvignon, and torrontes in argentina. An overview of the countrys appellations, from salta in the north through mendoza to patagonia view or download map pdf. This analysis will identify the appropriate measure of performance of the wsc. Explore the wine map of argentina with exclusive bespoke tours of regions including mendoza, salta and patagonia more on. Over 400 argentina wineries are integrated into our winery directory, and many argentina wines are available direct from the winery or from wine. Total area planted to wine grapes in argentina totaled 223,580 hectares ha with approximately 25,500 vineyards by the end of 2014.
Ruta del vino is an enotourism belt in argentina that covers approximately 2,000 km 1,243 mi and traverses several provinces and wine producing regions of varying altitudes and geographical features. Mar 16, 2017 argentinian wine argentina is one of the most important wine producing countries in the new world, and the largest producer of wine in south america. Information includes a map, wine regions, wineries, and wine vocabulary. The provinces of mendoza and san juan account for nearly 94 percent of the total area planted to wine grapes in argentina and 87 percent of the total vineyards in argentina.
This passport provides the key references on bourgogne wine. It shows the map of bourgogne and its five winegrowing regions, the current state of winegrowing in bourgogne, the history of bourgogne wines, and much more. To achieve that objective, this paper will at first tackle the supply chain modeling on the one hand. Nov 15, 2018 argentinawines of elevation argentinas most important wine regions sit on the high plains and foothills of the andes mountain range. Sep 22, 2017 argentina is much more than a onetrick pony, as many wine lovers are aware, but how much do you know about the vineyard regions across the country. Only in the 1990s, however, was business confidence in argentina sufficient to justify the investment needed to drag its wineries.
Of course, the wine selection in argentina is about much more than malbec, and there is growing emphasis on producing other types of wine in the country. Finishing options choose an option unframed 12 x 16 16. If you want a taste of wine while at home, check out the resources including how to bring a favorite varietal home, finding wine at your local markets, and other related. Argentina s wine regions encompass high deserts, and the combination of these sunny climates and high altitudes make our wines special says mymicopulo. Home south america travel blog argentina wine guide. Chile has dominated south american wine exports but argentina makes almost five times as much wine, and has been catching up fast on export markets, especially in the us. This arid yet fertile region of alluvial sandy soils often banded with substrates of clay, gravel, and limestone, cuyo named for an indigenous term meaning country of deserts produces more than 80 percent of argentinas domestic wine on vineyards totaling nearly 395,000 acres, making it the most prolific grape growing region not only in argentina but in all of south america.
This document will provide you with all the essential information about the whole winegrowing area. Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wine in the world. Argentina excepcion maps of argentina maps of cuyo map of mendoza and chile wines map of mendoza and chile wines click on the map to see a large image of it in a high resolution. The vineyard of argentina covers 220 000 hectares in different regions starting with the vineyards and wineries of mendoza. Please note that wineries on the map represent their physical locations. The vineyard covers 200 000 ha in valleys running from the andes to the pacific ocean. An introduction monday, july 2nd, 2012 with 1,300 miles of growing potential, there is no doubt as to why argentina has begun to take the forefront in the international wine industry.
But in the past quartercentury, an increasing number of vintners began making very serious releases with the most widely planted red grape, malbec. Beautiful, defiant and intense, argentina seduces with its streetside tango, wafting grills, futbol soccer, gaucho culture and the mighty andes. A mendoza wine tour includes wine tastings, tours of vineyards, and sometimes a gourmet cooking class mendoza is also known for its exquisite andean cuisine. Learn about the various argentina wine regions with wine enthusiast magazines easy to use argentina wine guide. South america wine regions map wine in south america is older than you think. Argentina s most important wine regions sit on the high plains and foothills of the andes mountain range. Italy is perhaps most famous for the red wines of tuscany, known most commonly as chianti, a region that produces sangiovese wine. Chile was the sixth largest wine producing country in 2015 with a production of about 1,280 million liters source oiv and the fifth largest wine. South america has actually been making wine since the 1500s. Beyond the exceptional wines of malbec from mendoza, there are fascinating finds to the north with torrontes in salta and in the far south where cooler temperatures in patagonia are ideal for fine pinot noir.
Argentina is the largest wine producer in south america, best known for its versions of classic red wines including malbec, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. It shows the map of bourgogne and its five winegrowing regions, the current state of winegrowing in bourgogne, the history of bourgogne wines. On this site, we will share with you a wide array of sugestions for you to discover amazing wineries and local services that you can enjoy during your stay. Chancay, noizay, parcaymeslay, reugny, rochecorbon. The vines were brought by spanish settlers and the argentina wine regions were soon established along the foots of the andes.
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