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Western-style grape growing began with the arrival of missionary monks from Spain beginning in the 16th century.

Today, one of the most important grape growing and winemaking areas in the southern hemisphere is located in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina, at the foothills of the Andes Mountain range.

With hot days and cool nights, several microclimates coexist making Mendoza the ideal zone for the growing of a vast variety of the finest winemaking grapes — including the hardy Malbec — a star performer that makes Argentine wines so special.

Malbecs are best paired with Argentina's signature thick, juicy steaks that make for an unforgettable culinary experience while touring and tasting the best of Argentina ...

More information about Argentina wineries around the Web:

Welcome Argentina : Wine in Argentina - A great introduction to the world of Argentine wines with a map and brief overview, a description of featured reds and whites, and a virtual tour of the country's wine routes with links to wineries in Salta, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza, Neuquen and Rio Negro.

Argentina Travel Guide - Argentine Wine Guide - A rich resource for all things Argentine including information on Mendoza and other wine varieties around the country, plus a guide to the winemaking process, maps and photos.

Tasting notes of Argentinean wines - The Wine Anorak site provides a great selection of wines from Argentina to explore.

Guardian Unlimited Travel - La vida roja - Archived report from the online UK newspaper with a great overview of Argentine wine country including photos, a brief history, info on the harvest festival, best times to travel, contact details and related links.

Wine Tasting - South American Reds - Notes from a private group's wine tasting dinner found two 1999 Malbecs from Argentina the best of the bunch. The wines are scored on a 100 point scale with tasting notes and a menu to complement the South American reds.

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