Argentina’s wine industry moved 850,000 hectoliters in 2023 while domestic consumption slipped to 22 liters per capita, even as Mendoza kept leading with 45 liters per person. Malbec still owns 45 percent of off trade sales, sparkling consumption jumped 10 percent, and exports added 1.4 billion USD to the trade balance. Dive into the numbers to see how production shifts, premium demand, and new formats like bag in box and e commerce are reshaping what Argentines drink and where their wines go.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, domestic consumption of wine in Argentina was 22 liters per capita, down 2% from 2022 due to economic pressures
- Mendoza residents consume 45 liters per capita annually, highest in Argentina, 2023 data
- Total domestic wine sales reached 850,000 hectoliters in 2023, led by bag-in-box formats
- In 2023, the Argentine wine industry generated 2.5 billion USD in total revenue, supporting 150,000 direct jobs
- Wine exports contributed 1.4 billion USD to Argentina's trade balance in 2023, 1.2% of total exports
- Mendoza's wine sector GDP contribution: 8% of provincial economy, 2023
- In 2023, Argentina exported 1.3 billion USD worth of bottled wine, a 7% increase from 2022, primarily to the US and UK
- Malbec exports from Argentina reached 80 million liters in 2023, accounting for 60% of total wine exports
- The United States imported 35% of Argentina's wine exports in 2022, valued at 450 million USD
- In 2022, Argentina's total wine production reached 1,350,000 hectoliters, marking a 5% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather in Mendoza
- Mendoza province accounted for 72.5% of Argentina's total wine production in 2023, producing over 1.1 million hectoliters
- In 2021, Argentina crushed 1.8 million tons of grapes for winemaking, with red varieties comprising 42%
- In 2023, Malbec plantings covered 45,000 hectares, 22% of total Argentine vineyards
- Torrontés Riojano occupies 8,500 hectares in 2023, primarily in La Rioja and Salta
- Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards span 12,000 hectares, yielding intense reds, 2023 data
In 2023, Argentine wine consumption dipped to 22 liters per person, while exports rose and Malbec stayed dominant.
Consumption
1In 2023, domestic consumption of wine in Argentina was 22 liters per capita, down 2% from 2022 due to economic pressures
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2Mendoza residents consume 45 liters per capita annually, highest in Argentina, 2023 data
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3Total domestic wine sales reached 850,000 hectoliters in 2023, led by bag-in-box formats
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4Malbec dominates domestic market with 45% share in 2023 off-trade sales
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5Sparkling wine consumption grew 10% to 120 million liters per capita equivalent in 2023
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6Per capita wine consumption in Buenos Aires urban area: 28 liters in 2022
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7Table wine segment declined 8% in volume but rose 5% in value in 2023
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8On-trade consumption recovered to 35% of total in 2023 post-pandemic
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9Youth consumption (18-34) favors sweet and sparkling at 60% preference in 2023 surveys
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10Organic wine market share in domestic consumption: 5% in 2023, up from 3%
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11Low-alcohol wines gained 2% market share in 2023, appealing to health trends
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12Wine tourism drove 15% of consumption via tastings in 2023, 10 million visitors
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13Boxed wine sales surged 25% in 2023 to 200,000 hl amid inflation
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14Female consumers represent 52% of wine buyers in urban Argentina, 2023
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15Premium wine consumption (>15 USD) grew 12% in value terms 2023
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16Regional consumption in Patagonia: 30 liters/capita, highest whites share
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17E-commerce wine sales up 40% to 50 million USD in 2023
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18Torrontés domestic sales: 100,000 hl in 2023, 12% market share
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19Wine with meals consumption: 70% of total occasions in 2023 surveys
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20Non-alcoholic sparkling wine consumption debuted at 5 million liters in 2023
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21Supermarket channel holds 65% of off-trade volume in 2023
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22Millennial preference for natural wines: 25% in urban polls 2023
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23Per capita drop to 21.5 liters projected for 2024 due to inflation
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24HORECA sector wine pour average: 150ml, 40 million liters annually 2023
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25Bonarda local consumption: 80,000 hl, blending favorite 2023
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26Malbec constitutes 50% of total domestic consumption by volume in 2023
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Consumption Interpretation
In 2023, Argentina’s wine kept sipping steadily through economic headwinds, with per capita consumption nudging down but formats like bag in box and e-commerce surging, Malbec staying the people’s favorite despite consumers increasingly chasing sparkle, sweetness, organic and low alcohol options, while wine tourism and women’s buying power quietly fueled growth even as provinces and projections for 2024 suggest the glass is getting a little smaller.
Economics
1In 2023, the Argentine wine industry generated 2.5 billion USD in total revenue, supporting 150,000 direct jobs
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2Wine exports contributed 1.4 billion USD to Argentina's trade balance in 2023, 1.2% of total exports
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3Mendoza's wine sector GDP contribution: 8% of provincial economy, 2023
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4Average winery employment: 50 workers per medium estate, totaling 75,000 jobs
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5Tourism revenue from wine routes: 500 million USD annually, 2023
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6Investment in new wineries: 300 million USD from 2020-2023
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7Tax revenue from wine industry: 400 million USD in 2023 VAT and excises
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8Average bottle price domestic: 5 USD, export 8 USD, 2023 average
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91,200 wineries operate in Argentina, 70% family-owned in 2023
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10R&D spending: 50 million USD annually, 2% of revenues
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11Export promotion budget: 20 million USD from government in 2023
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12Wine industry multiplier effect: 2.5x on local economy, per job created
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13San Juan wine GDP: 5% provincial, 1 billion USD value chain, 2023
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14Female employment in industry: 35% of workforce, 52,500 jobs 2023
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15Sustainability investments: 100 million USD in 2023 certifications
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16Average vineyard land price: 25,000 USD/ha in premium Uco Valley, 2023
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17Bank loans to wine sector: 1.2 billion USD outstanding 2023
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18E-commerce platform revenues: 100 million USD in 2023 sales
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19Patent filings for wine tech: 150 annually, growing IP value
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20Industry's carbon footprint reduction: 20% since 2015, cost savings 30M USD
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21Export insurance claims low at 0.5% value, stable forex impact 2023
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22Winery consolidation: 10% mergers 2020-2023, efficiency gains
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23Agritourism farms add 50 million USD revenue, 2023
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24Minimum wage in vineyards: 800 USD/month, 2023 standard
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25Foreign investment: 400 million USD in last 5 years, mostly US/EU
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26Value-added products (distillates): 200 million USD market 2023
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Economics Interpretation
Argentina’s wine sector in 2023 delivered 2.5 billion USD in revenue and 150,000 direct jobs, turning Mendoza and beyond into economic engines fueled by export clout, tourism, and rising investment, while still paying taxes, backing R and D, shrinking its carbon footprint, and quietly proving that this industry can be both a serious trade powerhouse and a delightfully people filled business.
Exports
1In 2023, Argentina exported 1.3 billion USD worth of bottled wine, a 7% increase from 2022, primarily to the US and UK
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2Malbec exports from Argentina reached 80 million liters in 2023, accounting for 60% of total wine exports
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3The United States imported 35% of Argentina's wine exports in 2022, valued at 450 million USD
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4UK market share for Argentine wines grew to 12% of exports in 2023, 150 million liters shipped
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5Bulk wine exports declined 15% in 2023 to 500,000 hectoliters, due to domestic demand rise
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6Canada received 18% of Argentina's wine exports in 2022, focusing on premium Malbecs
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7In 2023, Argentina's wine exports to China surged 25% to 50 million USD
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8Brazil imported 80 million liters of Argentine wine in 2022, mostly entry-level reds
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9Average export price per liter for Argentine bottled wine was 3.25 USD in 2023, up 5%
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10EU countries took 25% of Argentina's wine exports in 2023, valued at 320 million USD
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11Sparkling wine exports doubled to 20 million liters in 2023, targeting the US market
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12Mexico's imports from Argentina reached 40 million liters in 2022, growing 10% annually
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13Organic wine exports hit 15 million liters in 2023, 12% of total volume
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14Argentina exported 250,000 hectoliters of Torrontés to North America in 2023
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15Duty-free wine exports to MERCOSUR countries totaled 100 million USD in 2022
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16Premium wine exports (>10 USD/bottle) rose 20% to 400 million USD in 2023
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17Russia market for Argentine wines grew 30% in 2023 post-sanctions shift, 20 million liters
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18In 2022, 85% of Argentine wine exports were bottled, totaling 750 million liters
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19UK supermarket listings for Argentine Malbec increased 15% in 2023, boosting exports
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20Exports to Japan reached 25 million USD in 2023, focusing on high-end labels
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21Argentina's wine export growth rate was 8.2% CAGR from 2018-2023
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22Top export variety Malbec generated 850 million USD in 2023
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23Chile border exports of bulk wine were 200,000 hl in 2022
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24US off-trade sales of Argentine wine up 12% in 2023 to 500 million USD
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25Sustainable certified exports grew to 30% of total value in 2023
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26Netherlands imported 50 million liters in 2022, key EU gateway
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272023 exports to Scandinavia hit 35 million USD, premium focus
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28Intra-regional exports to Latin America: 150 million liters in 2023
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29Argentina's wine exports by air freight for ultra-premium: 5% of volume, 2023
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Exports Interpretation
Argentina’s 2023 wine story is a serious but slyly confident one: bottled exports climbed to 1.3 billion dollars as Malbec kept dominating volume, bulk fell as domestic thirst rose, and premium and organic categories surged, proving that the industry is not just shipping wine but actively upgrading its reputation from supermarket shelves to ultra-premium air freight and faster-growing markets like the US, UK, China, and even a post-sanctions Russia.
Production
1In 2022, Argentina's total wine production reached 1,350,000 hectoliters, marking a 5% increase from the previous year due to favorable weather in Mendoza
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2Mendoza province accounted for 72.5% of Argentina's total wine production in 2023, producing over 1.1 million hectoliters
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3In 2021, Argentina crushed 1.8 million tons of grapes for winemaking, with red varieties comprising 42%
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4The average yield per hectare in Argentine vineyards was 8,500 kg/ha in 2022, highest in the San Juan region at 12,000 kg/ha
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5Organic wine production in Argentina grew by 15% in 2023, reaching 25,000 hectares of certified vineyards
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6Salta province's high-altitude vineyards produced 45,000 hectoliters of Torrontés in 2022
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7In 2023, Argentina's sparkling wine production hit 78 million liters, led by Mendoza's Charmat method
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8Vineyard surface area in Argentina stood at 216,000 hectares in 2022, with a 2% contraction from 2021
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9La Rioja region produced 120,000 hectoliters of wine in 2023, focusing on Tempranillo varieties
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10Irrigation-dependent vineyards cover 95% of Argentina's wine-growing areas, producing 1.2 million hectoliters annually
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11In 2022, Argentina's table grape production for wine was 1.45 million tons, down 3% due to drought
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12Patagonia region's cool-climate production reached 35,000 hectoliters in 2023, specializing in Pinot Noir
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13Certified sustainable vineyards in Argentina expanded to 45,000 hectares by 2023, boosting production quality
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14Mendoza's Luján de Cuyo subregion produced 450,000 hectoliters of Malbec in 2022
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15In 2023, Argentina's rosé wine production increased 12% to 150,000 hectoliters
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16Vineyards over 100 years old contribute 5% to production, yielding premium wines at 4,000 kg/ha
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17San Juan's white wine production was 280,000 hectoliters in 2022, led by Pedro Ximénez
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18Drip irrigation systems enhanced yields by 20% in 2023, across 180,000 hectares
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19Cafayate valley in Salta produced 25,000 hectoliters of high-altitude wines in 2023
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20Argentina's bulk wine production for export was 900,000 hectoliters in 2022
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21In 2023, female-led wineries produced 8% of total output, totaling 108,000 hectoliters
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22Mechanized harvesting covered 40% of vineyards in 2022, improving efficiency in production
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23Uco Valley's production surged 18% to 300,000 hectoliters in 2023
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24Low-alcohol wine production debuted with 10,000 hectoliters in 2023 trials
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25In 2022, Argentina's vineyard replanting rate was 2,500 hectares annually
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26Torrontés Riojano yields averaged 9,000 kg/ha in La Rioja, 2023 harvest
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27Climate-resilient varieties now occupy 15% of plantings, aiding 2023 production stability
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28Mendoza's Maipú district output was 250,000 hectoliters in 2022
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29Sparkling base wine production reached 50 million liters in 2023
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30Argentina's total crushed grapes for wine in 2023: 1.65 million tons, up 10%
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Production Interpretation
Argentina’s wine story is basically a high wire act in the sun: production is rising and getting more specialized, yet it still hinges on weather, irrigation, and drought, with Mendoza and its Malbec machine leading the numbers while Torrontés, sparkling methods, organic and sustainable growth, and climate resilience quietly widen the net of what the country can pour.
Varietals
1In 2023, Malbec plantings covered 45,000 hectares, 22% of total Argentine vineyards
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2Torrontés Riojano occupies 8,500 hectares in 2023, primarily in La Rioja and Salta
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3Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards span 12,000 hectares, yielding intense reds, 2023 data
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4Bonarda (Douce Noir) planted on 18,000 hectares, most widespread red after Malbec
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5Chardonnay covers 10,500 hectares, key for sparkling bases in Mendoza, 2023
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6Syrah plantings grew 10% to 6,200 hectares in Uco Valley by 2023
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7Pedro Ximénez whites: 4,000 hectares in San Juan, used for sweet wines
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8Pinot Noir limited to 2,800 hectares in Patagonia cool climates, 2023
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9Tempranillo on 3,500 hectares, heritage in La Rioja region
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10Sauvignon Blanc: 2,200 hectares, gaining in high-altitude sites, 2023
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11Merlot plantings: 7,000 hectares, blending staple in Mendoza
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12Criolla varieties total 25,000 hectares, used for table wines
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13Tannat expanding to 1,500 hectares in Salta and Patagonia, 2023
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14Viognier whites: 1,200 hectares, aromatic companion to Syrah
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15Carmenère rediscovered on 800 hectares, bold reds potential
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16Semillon declining to 1,000 hectares, historical in Cuyo, 2023
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17Petite Verdot: 900 hectares, adding structure to blends
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18Torrontés Sanjuanino: 2,000 hectares, distinct from Riojano
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19Malbec yields average 8-10 tons/ha in optimal Mendoza sites, 2023
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20Cabernet Franc rising to 4,500 hectares, elegant reds
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21Old vine Malbec (>50 years): 5,000 hectares, low yields high quality
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22Moscatel varieties: 3,000 hectares for aromatic wines
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23Nebbiolo experimental 300 hectares in Patagonia, 2023
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24Verdejo introductions: 500 hectares in Cafayate
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25Field blends with multiple varieties on 10% of hectares, traditional
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26Albariño trials: 200 hectares coastal Neuquen, 2023
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Varietals Interpretation
In 2023, Argentina’s vineyards read like a serious love letter to Malbec, where 45,000 hectares still dominate, while the country carefully diversifies with Torrontés at both Riojano and Sanjuanino levels, Cabernet and Bonarda building bold red breadth, and newer or experimental actors like Nebbiolo, Verdejo, Albariño, and Carmenère trying to prove that the next great grape story can be just as cool, aromatic, and ambitiously blended as the old ones.
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