Patagonia
Patagonia's cool, breezy climate grows fresh, elegant expressions of Malbec, Pinot Noir and white varieties unlike the rest of Argentina — some of the country's most exciting new-wave wines.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Dry, cool for latitude |
| Geography | Argentina's southernmost wine regions along the Colorado and Negro rivers |
| Key appellations | Neuquén · Río Negro · San Patricio del Chanar |
| Main grapes | Malbec, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Famous for | Patagonian Malbec, Cool-climate freshness, New Court styles |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Patagonia
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Malbec
Malbec is Argentina's signature grape and the country's greatest wine success story — elevated from a minor bl…
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Merlot
Merlot is France's most planted red grape and the plush partner to Cabernet in Bordeaux blends, especially on …
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Nearby
Related regions
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Wine travel
Visiting Patagonia
Wind-scoured plains and snow-capped mountains, a few hours south of the main vineyard belt.
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