  his is one of the new areas that make part of the viticulture Argentinian map. With its sandy very stony soils, a little clayish, with template continental weather, which temperatures experiment a wide oscillation between day and night and with an average altitude of 1,500 meters, Catamarca meets optimum conditions for the production of high quality fine wines.
The fine varieties that have undergone the best adaptation process are Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Until a short time ago, only table grapes (for fresh consumption) and raisins were grown in Catamarca. Nowadays, experts are in search of replacing those vines with others that may allow taking advantage of the potential of this area for the making of fine wines. |
