Argentina's most highly rated Malbec wines originate from Mendoza's high altitude wine regions of Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. These Districts are located in the foothills of the Andes mountains between 2,800 and 5,000 feet (850 and 1,520 m) elevation.

Jan 2, 2025 · When it comes to regions, Mendoza is by far the most famous for wine tasting Argentine style. But lesser known regions such as Salta and Patagonia are just as beautiful to visit and offer the same level of quality wine.

Mendoza is Argentina's largest wine region with the most wineries. Let's explore Mendoza wine including the major grapes of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Dec 8, 2022 · Mendoza is home to more than 1200 wineries and is the most important wine region in Argentina. The Mendoza wine region is comprised of three major sub-regions; Maipu Valley, Lujan de Cuyo, and Valle de Uco. Each of these regions …

Feb 16, 2023 · Synonymous with Malbec, Mendoza is Argentina's largest wine region and its most well-known, boasting incredible vistas at the foothills of the Andes as well as a majority of the country's top wine-producing estates.

Mar 7, 2024 · Mendoza is home to 3 high altitude wine regions: Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. Lujan de Cuyo is home to my favorite Mendoza bodegas. It’s only a 30-minute drive south of the city and boasts spectacular wineries and restaurants with beautiful views.

Mendoza is Argentina’s most famous and most important wine region, home to more than 1200 wineries (known as bodegas locally) and responsible for the vast majority of all wine produced in the country. Covering a large area, there are a surprising amount of micro-climates and different altitudes that result in a variety of wines.

Mendoza accounts for almost two-thirds of the country’s wine production and is widely regarded as Argentina’s most important wine region. Nestled on the foothills of the Andes Mountain range, around 650 miles from Buenos Aires, Mendoza’s vineyards occupy …