Patagonia
Patagonia is the southernmost wine region in South America: a remote and desert area which, contrary to all expectations, has proved, also thanks to its cool and dry climate, particularly suitable for the production of elegant red wines from Pinot Noir and Malbec grapes. . It is a very large area, twice the size of California, which stretches for 300 kilometers along the Rio Negro, Neuquén, Anelo and Choele rivers. The alternation of hot days and cold nights slow down ripening and prolong it, leading to the development of the rich varietal heritage of the grapes. Patagonia's reputation is due to its sub-region Rio Negro and the emerging Neuquén, from which wines with a more European style originate. If it is true that Malbec plays a central role in the oenological production of Patagonia, the absolute primacy belongs to Pinot Noir.