Argentina

Argentina ranks fifth in wine-producing countries worldwide. Argentinians drink an average of 10.4 gallons of wine per person each year; they are eighth in world wine consumption. The snowcapped Andes form a stunning backdrop for Argentina’s vineyards. They sit at 22,000 feet above sea level. The wine regions are in the west central part of the country and elevations range from 4,900 feet above sea level, making these vineyards some of the highest altitude in the world. Argentina’s most interesting wine is Malbec, a red wine that originated in France’s Bordeaux region, but is far more delicious in Argentina.

Argentina in its modern state excels in international varieties such as chardonnay, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Each of these grapes can produce very good wine, but the star is still Malbec.