The regions of Argentina
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01CatamarcaNo producers listed yetCatamarca is a wine region in northwestern Argentina, where high vineyards sit in dry, mountain-enclosed valleys. Tinogasta and Fiambalá form one main production zone, while Santa María lies in the Calchaquí Valleys. Cereza and Torrontés dominate the vineyards, alongside Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bonarda.
- 02JujuyNo producers listed yetJujuy is a wine region in Argentina that includes Quebrada de Humahuaca. This smaller area has a legally recognised geographical indication, with eastern and western boundaries following land beside the Río Grande.
- 03La Rioja1 producerLa Rioja is a winegrowing province in Argentina, with its vineyards concentrated around Chilecito. The Famatina Valley has high vineyards in hot, dry and sunny conditions. Torrontés Riojano is an important local white grape, making aromatic dry wines with flavours reminiscent of Muscat.
- 04Mendoza44 producersMendoza is a wine region at the foot of the Andes in west-central Argentina. Its vineyards depend on mountain snowmelt for irrigation in the dry climate. Malbec is the signature red grape, making deeply coloured wines with plum flavours; the higher vineyards often produce styles with fresher acidity.
- 05Neuquén1 producerNeuquén is a wine region in Argentina's Patagonia. In 2023, it accounted for 75.6% of Patagonia's wine and grape-juice production and 72.5% of its wine exports.
- 06Other producers5 producersThese Argentine producers have no more specific region listed.
- 07Río Negro2 producersIn southern Argentina, Río Negro's vineyards include the irrigated Alto Valle, where older vines grow alongside newer plantings. Pinot Noir is an important red grape, along with Malbec and Merlot. White grapes include Semillon, Riesling and Chardonnay.
- 08Salta2 producersSalta is a winegrowing province in Argentina, with vineyards in the dry Calchaquí Valleys and a major wine centre at Cafayate. Vineyards sit above 1,700 metres. Torrontés Riojano makes aromatic white wines, while Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are among the red grapes grown here.
- 09San Juan2 producersSan Juan is a winegrowing province in Argentina's Cuyo region near the Andes, with vineyards in fertile oases surrounded by dry mountains. Syrah is an important red grape. Valle del Pedernal on a label names a smaller, legally recognised growing area within San Juan.