Argentina is renowned for its diverse and expansive wine regions, which vary in altitude, climate, and soil type. The country boasts a selection of varietals, with Malbec being the standout star.

The distance between Argentina’s northernmost wine region of Salta, at a latitude of 22 degrees south, and its southernmost region, Patagonia, at 40 degrees south, extends for some 1,243 miles.

Mendoza is Argentina’s largest wine region—75% of the country’s vineyards. It has the most wineries—more than 1,200. It is a world-class producer of malbec and cabernet sauvignon.