Mendoza, Argentina

Quick facts

• Mendoza is home to over 1,200 wineries, making it the largest wine-producing region in Argentina.
• The region's high-altitude vineyards are located at elevations of up to 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level, benefiting from intense sunlight and cool nights.
• Mendoza hosts the annual Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, a wine harvest festival celebrated since 1936, attracting over 100,000 visitors each March.
• The Malbec grape, which thrives in Mendoza's climate, accounts for nearly 75% of Argentina's total wine production.
• The Andes Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the vineyards, with Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas at 6,961 meters (22,838 feet), visible from many wineries.

Travel details

Country

Argentina

Wind (now)

3 km/h

Coordinates

-32.8895, -68.8458