Argentina's primary wine regions are located in the western Andes foothills, with Mendoza being the largest and most significant, producing over 60% of the country's wine. Other key areas include San Juan, La Rioja, Salta, and Patagonia, each with unique climates and styles, from high-altitude whites in Salta to cool-climate reds in Patagonia.
Major wine regions
Mendoza: Known as the heart of Argentine wine, this region is famous for its Malbec produced at high altitudes in the Andes foothills. Key sub-regions include the Uco Valley, known for high-altitude wines, and Luján de Cuyo, famous for traditional Malbecs.
San Juan: Argentina's second-largest wine-producing area, San Juan has a hot, arid climate suitable for a variety of wines. The Valle de Pedernal is a high-altitude sub-region known for mineral-rich wines.
La Rioja: This region is known for high-altitude white wines, particularly those made from the Torrontés grape.
Salta: Located in the northwest, Salta has some of the highest vineyards in the world, contributing to unique, intense flavors in wines like Malbec and Torrontés.
Patagonia: Located in the south, this region is known for its cooler climate, which is ideal for cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Other and emerging regions
Catamarca:Another northern province with high-altitude vineyards that produce bold wines.
Buenos Airesand Córdoba:These eastern provinces have growing wine industries, though their production is smaller compared to the western regions.
