Martino Wines
Legacy of elegance: Martino Wines produces exceptional Argentinean wines from its century-old vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
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Legacy of elegance: Martino Wines produces exceptional Argentinean wines from its century-old vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Renovated family winery in the Maipú wine region, making two different lines of wines that glorify their history in Mendoza
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70% of the wines produced in Argentina wine country are red, the majority of which is Malbec. This grape variety came to Argentina from France as early as 1850 and produces heavy, sometimes massive wines with fruity leathery aromas in the warm climate of the Andean foothills. So, it is not surprising that Malbec is the export wine par excellence. However, Torrontés wine region, develops strong flavors and gives wines aromatic, sweet but yet dry floral aromas.
Argentina, globally acclaimed as the world's fifth-largest wine producer, contributes immensely to the wine industry with an array of unique wines. The viticultural crown jewel of Argentina is undoubtedly the Mendoza province, contributing to over 60% of the country's total wine production. Mendoza is closely followed by San Juan and La Rioja provinces, renowned for their exceptional wine outputs. However, Argentina's wine tapestry extends even further to include other significant regions like Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Pampa, and Rio Negro. Each of these regions weaves its own story in the vast narrative of Argentina's illustrious wine legacy.
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Over 95% of the vines grow at the foot of the Andes. The soil consists of eroded Andean rubble and is rich in minerals. The climate is characterized by high daytime and cool night-time temperatures. Artificially irrigation is also required. One of the most important Argentinian wine regions is Mendoza, which is located around the metropolis and carries the same name. A special hot spot in Mendoza is Tupungato, located high in the Andes. This is where the best Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay in the country come from.
The second major growing area, San Juan is located 200 km north of Mendoza. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bonarda are growing here increasingly. Bonarda was introduced by Italian immigrants 199 years ago.
There are around 2000 wineries across different Argentinian wine regions, many of which are open for visitors and offer wine tourism experiences. Wine Tourism in Argentina combines vineyard and winery tours, wine tastings as well as accommodation.
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