Mendoza
Mendoza is Argentina's wine powerhouse and the world capital of Malbec, growing deep-coloured, high-altitude reds among dramatic Andes scenery that has made it the country's leading wine destination.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Semi-arid, sunny, cool nights |
| Geography | High-altitude Andean foothills of western Argentina |
| Key appellations | Luján de Cuyo · Maipú · Valle de Uco · San Rafael |
| Main grapes | Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Torrontés |
| Famous for | Malbec, High-altitude vineyards, Catena & Zuccardi |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Mendoza
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Malbec
Malbec is Argentina's signature grape and the country's greatest wine success story — elevated from a minor bl…
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Torrontés
Torrontés is Argentina's signature aromatic white, producing explosively floral, perfumed wines of rose petal …
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Wine travel
Visiting Mendoza
The city of Mendoza, surrounded by bubbling irrigation channels and mountain views, is South America's wine-tourism capital.
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