Top 100 wines of Cafayate Valley

Discover the top 100 best wines of Cafayate Valley of Calchaqui Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Cafayate Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Cafayate Valley

The wine region of Cafayate Valley is located in the region of Calchaqui Valley of Salta of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Matervini or the Domaine Domingo Molina produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cafayate Valley are Malbec, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Tannat, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cafayate Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, toasty or mulberry and sometimes also flavors of oregano, bramble or black plum.

In the mouth of Cafayate Valley is a powerful. We currently count 83 estates and châteaux in the of Cafayate Valley, producing 395 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cafayate Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.

Discover the grape variety: Tannat

Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Cafayate Valley

wines from the region of Cafayate Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of pasta bolognese, shoulder of lamb boulangère or pasta carbonara almost like the real thing.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Cafayate Valley

On the nose in the region of Cafayate Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, stone or mulberry and sometimes also flavors of oregano, bramble or black plum. In the mouth in the region of Cafayate Valley is a powerful.

News from the vineyard of Cafayate Valley

Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 Shortlist announced

An indispensable guide to the best wine shops, online retail, wine specialists and wine support services in the UK, the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 Shortlist has been revealed. A highly competitive year, with entries epitomising the exceptional choice consumers have when it comes to buying wine in the UK, the 2022 edition of the Decanter Retailer Awards saw the judging panel grow with six independent experts reviewing entries. The judging process is never easy, and in many cases, commented cha ...

Feudi di San Gregorio takes another step towards a fully sustainable business model

This week, Campania-based company, Tenute Capaldo Group announced that it is now a B-Corp. The Group comprises the Feudi di San Gregorio winery in Irpinia, estates in Bolgheri (Campo alle Comete) and Basilicata (Basilisco), and its two Marennà restaurants (one located at the Feudi winery and the other in Capodichino Airport). What is a B-Corp? The B-Corp is one of the most rigorous certifications in the world related to defining social, environmental and governance best practices for businesses. ...

Bordeaux’s secondary market share plummets to all-time low

The region’s trade share slumped to an historic low of 37.7% in 2021 after failing to keep pace with the broader market. It was the first time Bordeaux’s market share had ever fallen below 40%. At the time of writing, it has slipped to 32%, according to Liv-ex. The company divides its main index into a series of sub-indices. Over the past year, the Bordeaux sub-index increased by a modest 11.5%, compared to 43.8% for Burgundy and 51.2% for Champagne. The main challenger to Bordeaux’s throne is B ...