Which of the following is NOT among the eight major red grape varieties found in Argentina?

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Which of the following is NOT among the eight major red grape varieties found in Argentina?

Barbera is an Italian grape variety, strongly associated with Piedmont, and it is not typically counted among Argentina’s main red varietals. In Argentina, the red workhorse varieties are Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, and other widely planted reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. These dominate production and styling across major wine regions like Mendoza. So Barbera, while grown there to some extent, doesn’t rank among the eight major red varieties commonly recognized for Argentina, making it the best choice for what is NOT included.

Barbera is an Italian grape variety, strongly associated with Piedmont, and it is not typically counted among Argentina’s main red varietals. In Argentina, the red workhorse varieties are Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, and other widely planted reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. These dominate production and styling across major wine regions like Mendoza. So Barbera, while grown there to some extent, doesn’t rank among the eight major red varieties commonly recognized for Argentina, making it the best choice for what is NOT included.

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