The wine region of Barrancas is located in the region of Mendoza of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Baptême or the Domaine Domiciano de Barrancas produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Barrancas are Malbec, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Barrancas often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, dried fruit or floral.
In the mouth of Barrancas is a powerful. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Barrancas, producing 40 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Barrancas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.
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