| Chances are that not many people who love wine | | | | tiny compared to many other vineyards of the world, |
| actually think of Argentina when they consider their | | | | but they produce a product that is nothing less than |
| list of great growing regions around the world. | | | | the end result of obsession. They are a favorite |
| However, there are a few reasons why this thinking | | | | stop for many wine tasting tours. Another |
| is wrong. The climate of this beautiful South | | | | favorite stop is Pena Veyrat Durbex, where the |
| American country is perfect for winemaking, and is | | | | grapes are still clipped by hand. This is yet another |
| varied enough throughout so as to support a wide | | | | Argentine vineyard that is family owned and |
| variety of wines. Many connoisseurs are beginning | | | | operated, and the family's pride in their product is |
| to understand why Argentine wines are fine enough | | | | obvious. |
| to be considered some of the best in the world. | | | | This is true of most Argentine wines. They are not |
| The history of Argentine wines is not a long and rich | | | | mass produced in huge wineries or distilleries, or are |
| one as is the history of winemaking in France or | | | | overseen by someone just hired to do a job. Their |
| Italy, but what Argentineans lack in history they | | | | vineyards are usually very small and still run by the |
| more than make up for in quality. Much of this is | | | | same families that have owned them for literally |
| due to the weather in this beautiful country. There | | | | centuries. And since their name is on the label, |
| are more sunny days during the year than not, | | | | these families take an inordinate amount of pride in |
| allowing the grapes to mature properly so as to have | | | | their finished product. |
| the best flavor possible. The soil of Argentina is rich | | | | Argentine wines come in a wide variety of red and |
| and well cared for; the lack of erosion has continued | | | | white types. You can easily find Cabernet |
| to keep it healthy. Most wines from Argentine | | | | Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Tempranillo, Merlot and |
| respond to this combination of factors because of | | | | Pinot Noir. White wines include Chardonnay, |
| the beautiful fruit that is produced in the country. | | | | Torrontes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling and |
| The vineyards that produce Argentine wine are | | | | Viognier. |
| usually very small but are owned and operated by | | | | If you haven't considered Argentine wines as being |
| those who consider their wine to be works of art. | | | | part of your collection of fine wines, you may need |
| For example, in Finca la Anita, there are only seventy | | | | to adjust your thinking. You can find some |
| hectares (one hundred acres) of land, which is rather | | | | wonderful products from this beautiful country. |