Patagonia Overview
Patagonia is an area that covers the southern tips of Argentina and Chile. This landscape is truly spectacular with spiraling peaks, fertile plains, lakes and rivers abound. Patagonia is home to some unique conditions for growing grapes and making wine, but that has not stopped wine makers in the area. The 2000's marked a boom in the successful startup of several wineries in the regions.
On the interior of Patagonia, where there are fertile flatlands, wineries have popped up, most notably around the city of Neuquén and also in the province of Rio Negro. The climate conditions have both a downside and an upside. First, the constant wind means that wind gaurds are needed to protect the vines, this is generally done using orchard trees, which once dominated the land. At the same time, the winds and termperature also help eliminate pests and disease. The temperature is on the cool side, but conditions are not as harsh as the other side of the Andes, within the Chilean Patagonia. Some of the varieties grown in Pategonia include Semillón, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. A sparkling wines, as well as deep red wine are prided within the region. Leave it to innovation and a passion for wine making to introduce Patagonia as a new region for the wine world to enjoy.
On the interior of Patagonia, where there are fertile flatlands, wineries have popped up, most notably around the city of Neuquén and also in the province of Rio Negro. The climate conditions have both a downside and an upside. First, the constant wind means that wind gaurds are needed to protect the vines, this is generally done using orchard trees, which once dominated the land. At the same time, the winds and termperature also help eliminate pests and disease. The temperature is on the cool side, but conditions are not as harsh as the other side of the Andes, within the Chilean Patagonia. Some of the varieties grown in Pategonia include Semillón, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. A sparkling wines, as well as deep red wine are prided within the region. Leave it to innovation and a passion for wine making to introduce Patagonia as a new region for the wine world to enjoy.
