The varying landscape is divided into 3 sub regions: (Click on letter to read about the sub-regions and departments) a: East Mendoza b: Upper Mendoza River c: Uco Valley Click on image to enlarge

Uncorking Argentina leads you through a new world frontier unparalleled for wine, food, and natural beauty. But it's the people, a new generation of vintners, chefs, entrepreneurs, sportsmen and artists, that make Argentina, and your trip, unforgettable.

Top 10 Reasons to learn more about Mendoza, Argentina

10. Breathtaking Landscapes - The white-capped Andes Mountains create a dramatic back drop to the vineyards, wineries, and rivers of Mendoza. Nature lovers will find clean air, fascinating ecosystems of plants and animals, and magical sunsets.

9. Varietal diversity- Italian, French, Spanish and German immigrants brought their native vines to Argentina. Today, you can find diverse grape varieties Bonarda, Barbera, Sangiovese, Lambrusco Tocai Friulano, Tempranillo, Torrontes, and Malbec, to just name a few.

8. Local wine culture- Wine bars, innovative restaurants, and gourmet food producers cater to the international wine enthusiast with a desire to explore. Long lunches and dinners as well as relaxing siestas enfold visitors into a more sensual way of life.

7. Adventure- Rafting, hiking, horseback riding, birding, mtn. biking, golf and fly fishing are all available for an unforgettable experience. Pick your level of adventure.

6. Recent investments in wine quality- With local investments and visiting winemakers from Europe, USA, and South America, Mendoza is enjoying an unprecedented level of quality and international recognition. Wine lovers come to Mendoza to meet the quality players, and future stars.

5. Exports are up- Argentine Wines, food products and clothing are all hot items in the international market. Choose your favorites to bring back home.

4. Cuisine- Wonderful grilled meats, tangy chimichurri sauce, clay-oven baked empanadas and fresh pizzas, traditional carbonda and locro, quince paste and soft cheese. Everything in Mendoza is fresh and flavorful, as it is surrounded by farms and ranches. Tradition and innovation work side by side in the kitchen as well as the winery.

3. History- Mendoza hosts stories of historical importance. Witness the Incan Trail, the Huarpe Indian’s irrigation systems, San Martin’s heroic crossing to liberate Argentina from Spain, the San Ignacio ruins from the 1863 earthquake, waves of immigrants and cultures, and the evolution of viticulture and wine making.

2. Climate-Mendoza is called the land of “the sunshine and good wine.” This desert-like low-humidity climate receives an average of 8 inches of rain each year. Traveling at an altitude between 2700ft.-4500 ft., visitors expect warm sunny days and cool evenings.

1. Malbec- Argentina’s flagship wine is earning international prestige. The grape, originally famed for the Bordeaux blends of France, has found its home in the ideal terroirs of Mendoza for over 140 years.