In La Rioja, which grape is the most planted?

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In La Rioja, which grape is the most planted?

In La Rioja, Torrontés Riojana dominates plantings because the region’s high-altitude, dry climate with cool nights suits this aromatic white grape. It has become the signature variety there, producing the floral and citrus-laced wines the area is known for. While Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah are grown in Argentina, they are more strongly associated with Mendoza and other regions, not La Rioja, so Torrontés stands out as the most planted grape in that locale.

In La Rioja, Torrontés Riojana dominates plantings because the region’s high-altitude, dry climate with cool nights suits this aromatic white grape. It has become the signature variety there, producing the floral and citrus-laced wines the area is known for. While Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah are grown in Argentina, they are more strongly associated with Mendoza and other regions, not La Rioja, so Torrontés stands out as the most planted grape in that locale.

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