Patagonia

Patagonia in general is much cooler than its northern neighbors in Argentina, creating a different type of wine. Brisk and sometimes vigorous Patagonian winds cause grapes to grow thicker skins for protection, ultimately creating a wine with lots of tannin. Some varietals thrive in Patagonia; for example, Pinot Noir (see Wine Varietals section) has proven more successful in Patagonia than Mendoza due to Patagonia’s cooler climate. Neuquen, instead of Rio Negro, is the leading wine producer in Patagonia with government money even funding its expansion.

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