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The Mendoza Province accounts for two-thrids of the wine made in Argentina. This important wine region is located in the eastern foothills of the Andes. These vineyards that lie in the shadow of Mount Aconcagua are among the highest planted vineyards in the world at altitudes higher than 2,000 feet above sea level.
Malbec is by far the most popular grape in the Mendoza wine region. Geographically, the Mendoza wine region is divided up into four areas.
The largest number of wineries are located in the Central Region. These wineries attract tourism from around the world. Some are wine boutiques, some are family-owned and some are traditional wineries. The Central Region surrounds the Mendoza River and is notorious for its malbec, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and shiraz production. It is located about 12 miles outside of Mendoza City.
The Uco Valley region is the newest region to wine tourism and is just above the foothills of the Andes, about 3,000 feet above sea level. It is a little more than 60 miles outside of Mendoza City and is known for its premium Malbec and Semillón.
The Central Valley produces the most wine in the area. Irrigation from the Tumuyán and Mendoza Rivers allow Malbec, Merlot and Shiraz grapes to flourish.
In the Southern Region, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes flourish due to help from the Atuel and Diamante Rivers. The Southern Region is located more than 160 miles outside of Mendoza City and requires a full day to really experience the area.
For more information on the Mendoza wine region, click here.
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