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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm Continental |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Lower elevation. The eastern, lower areas mostly produce high-volume wines.
Central Mendoza notes: Long history of high-quality wines. Large range of elevations (2000-3600ft)
Mendoza Province notes: Very sunny and at elevation so cool nights. The dominate wine making region in Argentina. Most vineyards are planted in desert conditions. Protected by rain by the Andes Mountains and the Argentine Pampas |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Bonarda / Douce Noir Grape |
Old vine
Grape notes: Late ripening |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grows well here
Central Mendoza notes: Widely planted
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grows well here
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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Red |
Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape |
Old vine
Grape notes: Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen. |
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Wines(s) |
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