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Río Negro

In 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.

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Atlas locationRío Negro · Argentina38.16° S · 67.12° WOpen in Atlas

Río Negro's vineyards lie in the Alto Valle in southern Argentina. River irrigation makes cultivation possible in this dry landscape. The climate is breezy, dry and temperate, with plenty of light and a long ripening period. Old vines remain part of the region alongside newer cool-climate plantings. Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Torrontés are among the most planted grapes, with Semillon, Trousseau, Riesling and Chardonnay also in the mix. Pinot Noir is an important grape, grown in conditions with warm days and cool nights. Mainqué is a smaller area with old vines and wines made from Pinot Noir, Semillon, Trousseau and Bordeaux blends.

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Producer profiles

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  • Bodega Noemia de Patagonia S.AHans Vinding-Diers makes two old-vine Malbecs from ungrafted vines planted in 1932 and 1955 in the Río Negro valley, using no new oak and minimal extraction.
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