Argentina wine country map: Private tours, luxury stays and incredible experiences

The Argentina wine map regions are largely clustered along a western strip of the country from Salta in the north to Patagonia in the far south, covering landscapes that vary from high summits and arid deserts to dense forests and creeping glaciers.

Most of the wine in Argentina is produced at the foothills of the Andes mountains, where rocky vineyards that litter the dry landscape are irrigated by meltwater from the snowy peaks and the high altitudes give rise to intensely flavoured, aromatic red wines – of which Malbec is the most recognised. Cabernet Sauvignon also grows well in warm and dry climates, while Torrontes has gained a reputation as an exceptional white wine, and the southern regions in the wine map of Argentina are beginning to produce some highly-acclaimed Pinot Noir varieties.

At Wine Paths, our local expert can organise exclusive bespoke tours of destinations on the Argentina wine country map, including elaborate tastings, luxury stays, exquisite dining and unique activities.

All of our private tours can be tailor-made to meet your exact specifications, taking care of every detail to ensure that you can concentrate on the matter at hand – sampling some of the world’s finest wines amid breathtaking surroundings. Before plotting a course on the Argentina wine map, here is a useful overview of the country’s main regions:

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Mendoza remains Argentina’s most prolific wine growing region, where vineyards scale heights of 1,500m metres above sea level and almost three quarters of the country’s wine is produced. Malbec still reigns supreme among red wines – although Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Tempranillo and Bonarda are also successfully grown here.

Salta, and in particular the district of Cafayate, are other must travel destinations on any map of Argentina wine regions. Vineyards here are among the highest in the world – the Bodega Colome sits on a mountainous peak 3,000 metres above sea level – and the region is home to Argentina’s signature Torrontes, the only white grape unique to the country. You can explore some of the world’s highest vineyards as part of our exclusive tour of Cafayate, which can be accompanied by a bespoke local cuisine experience including asado, empanades and tamales.

These two regions dominate the Argentina wine map, although intrepid wine travellers willing to venture off the beaten track will find several other places producing excellent wines:

San Juan covers the second largest area in the Argentina wine regions map and was originally dedicated to producing low quality yields – Criolla and Cereza – that were sold for grape concentrate or as jug wines. Recent investment, however, has transformed the area – with the Tullum and Pedernal Valleys, in particular, winning international applause for their Shiraz and Malbec varieties.

Similarly, La Rioja was one of the first regions established on the wine map of Argentina and is usually associated with producing quality above quantity, although fine wines can be found in the Fatima Valley – where new technologies have taken Torrontes production to a different level.

Patagonia may be a land more famed for fossil discoveries than vineyards, but it also features the world’s southernmost and newest vineyards. The region’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean brings cool winds that favours European style wines – with the Neuquen, in particular, region producing some highly-acclaimed Pinot Noirs.

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