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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Elevation is 200m-250m, so the cooling influence is latitude. Strong desert winds provide challenges. Low rainfall, wide diurnal range, long daylight and cool nights give wines fresh fruit flavors and medium-to-high acidity. Shorter days and lower aspect, so a longer growing season is required. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
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 |
Malbec Grape |
Argentina notes: Widely grown in Argentina
Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Originally from France. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine |
Argentina notes: Widely grown in Argentina
Wine notes: Often able to age well. |
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Still Red |
Malbec Wine |
Wine notes: Malbec from higher elevations tend to be more elegant with fresher, more floral aromas. From lower elevations, they tend to be more full bodied with richer black fruit. |
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Still Red |
Merlot Wine |
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Still Red |
Pinot Noir Wine |
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young. |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
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Still White |
Sauvignon Blanc Wine |
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