Argentina

Argentina is the 5th largest producer of wines in the world (after France, Italy, Spain and the USA). Wine production started with the colonization of Argentine by the Spanish at the beginning of the 16th century. In 1537, a settlement was established where today Buenos Aires is located. In 1556, vine cuttings were brought in from Chile, they started the viticulture in the region. The Criolla grape, also known as Criolla Grande, is a direct descendent of these ancient varieties. The grape is still widely planted in Argentina mainly to produce so-called “jug (volume) wines.”

370,657

Vineyard Acres

MOST POPULAR GRAPE VARIETIES

Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chenin
Sauvignon Blanc

MENDOZA

• Mendoza
• Uco Valley
• Lujan de Cuyo

CATAMARCA

• Tinogasta
• Belén
• Fiambalá
• Santa María

SALTA

• Cafayate
• San Carlos
• Cachi
• Molinos

RIO NEGRO

• Rio Colorado
• Rio Negro