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Mendoza wine region

Vineyard below the snow-capped Andes mountains in Mendoza, Argentina

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Argentina · South America

High-altitude, plush reds.

High-altitude vineyards in the Andean foothills, led by Malbec.

CountryArgentina
Key grapesMalbec
SubregionsUco Valley, Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, San Rafael

Notable producers in Mendoza

Mendoza wines to try

Red · Argentina

Catena Zapata Catena Malbec

Mendoza · Malbec

High-altitude Malbec: plum, violet, blackberry and soft tannins.

Food: Asado, grilled steak

Red · Argentina · Diego's Selection

Matías Riccitelli Tinto de la Casa Malbec

Mendoza · Malbec

Fresh, juicy Mendoza Malbec.

Food: Steak, empanadas

Red · Argentina · Diego's Selection

Bodega Weinert Tonel Único Malbec

Mendoza · Malbec

Rare long-aged Malbec from large old casks: savoury and mature.

Food: Asado, game

More wine regions in Argentina

Salta (Cafayate)Uco ValleyLuján de CuyoSan JuanLa Rioja (Argentina)Patagonia (Argentina)

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