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Cuyo Wine Region Guide
Cuyo is Argentina's main wine region at the foot of the Andes, covering Mendoza, San Juan and La Rioja. Irrigated desert vineyards here produce most of the country's wine, led by Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah and Torrontés Riojano.
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About Cuyo Wine
- Surface
- 186,088 ha
- Soil
- Alluvial sand, gravel, stony and silty soils
- Climate
- Semi-arid continental desert with strong sunshine
Holds about 95% of Argentina's vineyard area, led by Mendoza
Cuyo is Argentina's main wine region at the foot of the Andes, covering Mendoza, San Juan and La Rioja. Irrigated desert vineyards here produce most of the country's wine, led by Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah and Torrontés Riojano.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cuyo wine region known for?
Cuyo is the heart of Argentine wine, known above all for Mendoza Malbec, as well as Syrah from San Juan and Torrontés Riojano from La Rioja.
What are the main grape varieties grown in Cuyo?
Malbec is the flagship, alongside Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cereza, Criolla Grande, Chardonnay and Torrontés Riojano.
When is the best time to visit Cuyo for wine tasting?
The harvest runs from about February to April in the Southern Hemisphere, and Mendoza celebrates the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia in early March.
How do I get to the Cuyo wine region?
Mendoza's El Plumerillo International Airport is the main gateway, with flights from Buenos Aires and Santiago. San Juan and La Rioja also have airports with domestic flights.
Which provinces are part of Cuyo?
The Cuyo wine region covers Mendoza, San Juan and La Rioja. Mendoza alone has more than 70% of Argentina's vineyard area, with sub-regions such as Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley.
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