Mendoza

Mendoza is a province in western Argentina covering an area of 148,827 km². It borders the province of San Juan to the north, San Luis to the east, La Pampa and Neuquén to the south, and Chile to the west. The province is backed by the Andes mountain range. The vineyards are mainly located at the foot of the Andes, at an altitude of between 800 and 1,700 meters. The most important wine-growing areas are in the provinces of Mendoza, which alone produces more than 60% of Argentine wines. In 2008, the Mendoza region had more than 144,000 hectares of vineyards.

The province of Mendoza, located in central-western Argentina, enjoys a hot, dry climate. The soils, rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash, consist of loose clay-sand soils at high altitudes. The province is also fed by four major rivers flowing down from the Andes, with irrigation being an essential factor in the growth of vines in this region. Mendoza wines are produced from Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon, Chenin, Viognier, and Sémillon grapes for whites, and Malbec, Bonarda Tempranillo, and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds.

The quality of Mendoza wines is fully revealed in the products offered by Bodega Poesia, Bodega Lopez, Luigi Boscala, Bodega Monteviejo, and Weinert.