Select the predominant grape varieties found in the province of Catamarca.

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Select the predominant grape varieties found in the province of Catamarca.

Catamarca’s high-altitude, arid climate favors Malbec, which thrives under strong sun and cooler nights to develop ripe color and robust structure. Malbec is Argentina’s emblematic grape and tends to dominate in many Northwestern regions, including Catamarca, where it forms the backbone of red wines with good aging potential. The other varieties—Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling—are more commonly found in cooler, sometimes more temperate sites and are not the main plantings in Catamarca, where the red Malbec wines are the standout profile.

Catamarca’s high-altitude, arid climate favors Malbec, which thrives under strong sun and cooler nights to develop ripe color and robust structure. Malbec is Argentina’s emblematic grape and tends to dominate in many Northwestern regions, including Catamarca, where it forms the backbone of red wines with good aging potential. The other varieties—Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling—are more commonly found in cooler, sometimes more temperate sites and are not the main plantings in Catamarca, where the red Malbec wines are the standout profile.

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