Salta

Located in the northernmost part of Argentina, the Salta region includes extreme vineyards both in latitude, close to that of the Equator, and in altitude, reaching up to 3,000 meters above sea level. The high temperatures typical of these geographical coordinates meet the colder ones due to the considerable height, generating an ideal climate for quality viticulture. The mountain ranges hinder the passage of heavy rain clouds resulting in clear skies and low rainfall, but also provide the necessary irrigation through melt water from the snow-capped peaks. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tannat are the most important red berried varieties of the region, while Chardonnay and Torrontés stand out among the white berried varieties. Salta's main wine areas are Cafayate and the Molinos vineyards. Cafayate, in particular, is rapidly gaining an international reputation for the high quality of the wines produced there, as well as for the peculiarities of its terroir.