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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 grapegrowing and winemaking areas in the southern hemisphere is located in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina, at the foothills of the Andes Mountain range.

Within this vast region, several microclimates coexist making it the ideal zone for the growing of a vast variety of the finest winemaking grapes....

Welcome Argentina : Wine in Argentina - A great introduction to the world of Argentinian 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.

Tasting notes of Argentinean wines - The Wine Anorak site provides a great selection of wines from Argentina to explore. Descriptions in the reviews are short and to the point. Here's a sample... Finca Flichman Tanguero Reserve Malbec 2004 Mendoza, Argentina - This bold red wine is spicy and dark with soft, rich fruits and a tarry, grippy finish. Quite a rich style but nicely savoury: this will work well with food. Very good+ 86/100 (£5.99 Unwins, 2 for £10 until 10 October) 08/05...

Guardian Unlimited Travel - La vida roja - Archived report from the online UK paper 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.

also see -> Wines of Argentina | Wines of Brazil | Wines of Chile

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