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Argentina Fifth largest wine country in the world, Argentina has to deal with scarce rainfall and depends on irrigated vineyards for survival. The Mendoza region alone accounts for two-thirds of Argentina’s total wine production. There are more than 30,000 growers in this predominantly red-wine area. Argentina is concentrating on quality over quantity. Their finest may soon rival the best of North America.
| Primary Grapes: |
Criolla, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay |
| Secondary Grapes: |
Sangiovese, Barbera, Bonarda, Tempranillo, Torrontes |
| Production: |
400 million gallons |
| Primary Wine Region(s): |
Mendoza, San Juan, Rio Negro, Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, San Rafael, and Norte. |
| Premium Labels: |
Altos Los Hormigas, Bodegas Trapiche, La Agricola, Finca la Anita, Balbi, Canale, Catena, Esmeralda, Navarro, Correas, Norton, Santa Ana, and Torino. |
| Best Values: |
Alamos, Catena, Norton, Terrazas, and Valentin Bianchi |
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