At 700 kilometers south of Mendoza, the Rio Negro belongs to the immense space of Patagonia. Traditional region of the viticulture, the valley of Rio Negro is the most famous viticultural land of Patagonia. This wine region is surprisingly low for the country: only 250 meters of altitude. However, the climate is cooler here than in the rest of the country. The high temperature range between day and night lengthens the ripening period of the grapes, allowing the wine to find a balance between lively acidity and powerful fruit aromas.
The Rio Negro Valley is distinguished by 3 subsets: the Alto Valley, the Valley Medio and the Valley Inferior. Viticulture is mainly done in the Alto Valley.
The Rio Negro Valley produces drier wines than the Mendoza region, but no less intense. These wines are lively, structured and have character. Its red wines are supple and ripe, made from Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Noir grapes.
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