Salta
Salta grows the world's highest vineyards at up to 2,000+ metres, where extreme temperature swings produce compact, intensely aromatic Malbec and the signature floral Torrontés of Cafayate.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Very hot days, extreme diurnal swings |
| Geography | The world's highest vineyards in northwest Argentina |
| Key appellations | Cafayate · Molinos · Salta |
| Main grapes | Malbec, Torrontés, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Famous for | Highest vineyards, Cafayate Torrontés, Andean drama |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Salta
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…
Torrontés
Torrontés is Argentina's signature aromatic white, producing explosively floral, perfumed wines of rose petal …
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
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Wine travel
Visiting Salta
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