Which of the following is a predominant grape variety in the North Wine Zone?

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Which of the following is a predominant grape variety in the North Wine Zone?

Malbec is the most planted red grape in the North Wine Zone, reflecting its suitability to the high‑altitude, sun‑drenched conditions of that area. The cool nights at altitude help Malbec ripen with good color and structure, making it the grape that most defines red wines from this zone. While Torrontés is the signature white variety of the North, Malbec stands out as the predominant red, which is why it’s the best choice among the options. The other varieties—Merlot, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir—are cultivated there too but do not define the region as clearly as Malbec.

Malbec is the most planted red grape in the North Wine Zone, reflecting its suitability to the high‑altitude, sun‑drenched conditions of that area. The cool nights at altitude help Malbec ripen with good color and structure, making it the grape that most defines red wines from this zone. While Torrontés is the signature white variety of the North, Malbec stands out as the predominant red, which is why it’s the best choice among the options. The other varieties—Merlot, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir—are cultivated there too but do not define the region as clearly as Malbec.

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