Wine Regions - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province
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Describe the province of Mendoza
- The largest producing province, 75% of total vineyard area, 70% of production.
- Mainly in valley of river Mendoza, but extending to foothills of the Andes
- from 500m to 1500m (Uco Valley) above sea level
- 60% black varieties, dominated by Malbec (30+%)
- Only two DOCs, and a lot of GIs (GI Cuyo covers the whole area).
- 5 separate divisions, each own distinct character:
- Northern - low altitude 500-700m
- Eastern - low altitude
- Central: the Primera Zona
- Uco Valley
- Southern
North and Eastern Mendoza are at low altitude. Where and how high? Which style of wine is produced?
- On the plains of Mendoza river valley
- 500-700m
- warmer, enough water for irrigation
- Inexpensive wines, large volumes
In Southern Mendoza, which is the other DOC beside Lujan de Cuyo?
- San Rafael -grapes mostly for blends
- The signature grape is Chenin Blanc!
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