Wine Regions of Argentina

San Juan, located just north of Mendoza, is Argentina's second-largest wine-producing region but often flies under the radar. Bathed in intense sunshine and defined by its hot, arid climate, San Juan is a powerhouse for robust, full-flavored red wines. While it has historically been known for high-volume production, a new generation of winemakers is unlocking the potential of its unique valleys to produce high-quality wines, especially powerful Syrah and fruit-forward Bonarda.

Patagonia, at the southern end of Argentina, is a frontier wine region known for its wild, windswept landscapes and elegant, cool-climate wines. Far removed from the heat of the north, this desert region benefits from long, sunny days and cold nights, creating a perfect environment for delicate, aromatic grape varieties. Patagonia is Argentina’s answer to Burgundy, producing some of the country's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Salta, in Argentina's far northwest, is a land of extremes. Home to some of the highest-altitude commercial vineyards on Earth, this region produces wines of incredible intensity, aromatic complexity, and vibrant acidity. While Malbec thrives here, Salta is most famous for Torrontés, Argentina's signature white grape, which reaches its most expressive and elegant peak in these sun-drenched, high-altitude valleys.

Mendoza is the heart of Argentina's wine country, a high-altitude desert oasis nestled against the Andes Mountains. It is globally synonymous with Malbec, producing powerful, fruit-forward red wines that have defined the nation's vinous identity. The region's combination of intense sunlight, cool mountain nights, and pure Andean irrigation water creates wines of remarkable concentration, structure, and character.