Argentine Wine Varieties
Argentina has very recently become a world-renowned wine producer.
Although the artform is relatively new to Argentina,
the wines produced have left lasting impressions on enthusiasts everywhere.
Here is the traveler's, and wine lover's, guide to the wines of Argentina.
The Reds:
Malbec:
Malbec is the jewel of Argentines wines. Coming from the Southwest of France, Malbec is the red wine that has adapted the best to Argentine soil,
providing one of the most exceptional wines in the world.
Further Malbec Information
Cabernet Sauvignon:
The king of red wines originally from the Bordeaux wineries of France,
and among the finest wines made in Argentina. The wine is full-bodied with rich currant flavors,
but can be somewhat rough (tannic) when young.
Best served with: beef and lamb dishes
Pinot Noir:
Is one of the great reds of Burgundy in
France, and well grown in the Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina. The wine is more delicate than
Cabernet or Merlot, often with strawberry and tea-leaf aromas and flavors.
Best served with: grilled salmon, roast chicken, and grilled lamb
Syrah:
This wine found in the Rodano Valley of the San Juan province is good for long conservation and is ideal for aging in casks
that
give the wine an a wooden flavor. Berry and even leather aromas are often found in this wine.
Best served with: game meat, turkey, sausages and mustard sauces
Merlot:
This wine found in the Rio Negro region of Argentina is ideally adapted to maximize the smoothness of the fruity aroma
this wine is famous for.
Best served with: juicy lamb or steak
The Whites:
Torrontes:
Just like the Malbec wines,
Torrontes wines have become the staple of Argentine wines enjoyed all over the world.
Originally from somewhere in the Mediterranean, Torrontes has found an excellent place to grow in the Argentine
provinces of Salta and Mendoza.
Further Torrontes Information
Chardonnay:
This is one of the most favorite wines in the world. Originally from Burgandy, France, this wine has been
proven to adapt in a variety of enviroments throughout the world. In Argentina, this wine is produced in all of its many
forms: from young and light, to the most complex aged wines.
Best served with: Seafood and cheeses such as goat cheese
Semillion:
Similar to the popular Riesling wine, Semillion wines develop a sweet creamy taste when the grape's skin
softens in hot conditions. The wine is found in the Valle de Uco in Mendoza and the Alto valle de Río Negro.
Sauvignon Blanc:
The wine offers a herbal and citric aroma said to be more popular with
experienced wine lovers because of its pronounced flavors with hints of smoky, green olive and herbaceous qualities.
The wine ranges in style from light and dry to full and sweet.
Best served with: Seafood and cheeses such as goat cheese
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