The best wines of Salta
Discover the best wines of Salta as well as the best winemakers of Salta and estates of Salta to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Salta and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Salta by region
Looking for a good wine of Salta among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Salta. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Salta with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Salta
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Salta
Red wines from the region of Salta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, chiche kebab in armenian or dauphine apples.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Salta
On the nose the red wine of the region of Salta. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, plum or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Salta. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Salta
- 1999With an average score of 5.00/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.31/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.28/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.25/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.23/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Salta
- Malbec
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tannat
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Sangiovese
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Salta
A wine route planned in the region of Salta? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Salta.
- Winery Mugrón Cafayate Valley
- Winery Aguayo Calchaqui Valley
- Winery San Pedro de Yacochuya Cafayate Valley
- Winery Arca Yaco Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Colomé Cafayate Valley
- Winery Hijo del Viento Cafayate Valley
- Winery Sunal Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Abras Cafayate Valley
- Winery Bad Brothers Cafayate Valley
- Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate Cafayate Valley
- Winery Tentadora Cafayate Valley
- Winery RN 40 Cafayate Valley
- Winery Piloto de Prueba Cafayate Valley
- Winery Pirú Calchaqui Valley
- Winery A. Pepa Cafayate Valley
- Winery Tacana Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Michel Torino Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Peña Veyrat Durbex Cafayate Valley
- Bodegas Etchart Cafayate Valley
- Winery Finca Albarossa Calchaqui Valley
Discovering the wine region of Salta
Salta, in the far North of Argentina, is home to some of the world's most extreme Vineyard sites. As is the case in Catamarca to the South and Jujuy to the northwest, Salta's vineyards are often located amid mountainous terrain with some reaching altitudes of just over 3,000 meters (9840ft) above sea level. The viticultural area is mainly concentrated to Cafayate of the Calchaqui Valley. Argentina's signature Grape varieties of Torrontes and Malbec are Salta's top performers, producing Bright, intensely flavored wines.
Mulitple vineyards of the Salta region sit at lower latitudes and higher altitudes than anywhere else on earth. Interestingly, these two factors Balance each other out to create an excellent Climate for viticulture as the cold temperatures associated with high altitude are mitigated by the high temperatures found at these latitudes.
Salta's mountainous landscape creates a rain shadow over the vineyards below, ensuring Clear skies and low levels of precipitation. Average annual rainfall throughout the region swings between a mere 185 to 250mm (7-10in).
The convenient flipside is that the mountains also provide irrigation, sending a reliable supply of meltwater down from the snowy peaks. This mesoclimate benefits from a wide diurnal temperature variation, which allows the grapes to develop phenolic ripeness while retaining good Acidity. Summer temperatures in Salta reach 38°C (100°F) in the day time, while dropping to as low as 12°C (55°F) at night. Winters here are cold with temperatures reaching -6°C (21°F) which comes with a high threat of damaging frosts.
Great white wines of Salta
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Salta
White wines from the region of Salta go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, vegetarian or aperitif such as recipes of spicy chicken and mustard pie, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or baguette filled with saint moret and ham.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Salta
On the nose the white wine of the region of Salta. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, rose petal or oaky and sometimes also flavors of lemon grass, rose water or chamomile. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Salta. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Salta
- 2019With an average score of 3.82/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.72/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Salta
- Torrontés
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Salta
A wine route planned in the region of Salta? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Salta.
- Winery San Pedro de Yacochuya Cafayate Valley
- Bodegas Etchart Cafayate Valley
- Winery Dos Minas Cafayate Valley
- Winery Abras Cafayate Valley
- Winery Colomé Cafayate Valley
- Winery Quara Cafayate Valley
- Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate Cafayate Valley
- Winery Bad Brothers Cafayate Valley
- Winery Arca Yaco Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Finca Albarossa Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Quebrada de Las Flechas Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Peña Veyrat Durbex Cafayate Valley
- Winery Hemsy Cafayate Valley
- Winery La Estancia de Cafayate Cafayate Valley
- Bodega dal Borgo Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Tinquiao Cafayate Valley
- Bodega Los Morros Cafayate Valley
- Winery El Parral Cafayate Valley
- Winery Baguala Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Finca La Churita Calchaqui Valley
Discover the grape variety: Riesling
White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
Great sparkling wines of Salta
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Salta
Sparkling wines from the region of Salta go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of zucchini lasagna, skate wings with black butter sauce or summer tuna quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Salta
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Salta. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or vegetal.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Salta
- 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Salta
- Torrontés
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Malbec
- Riesling
- Moscato
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Salta
A wine route planned in the region of Salta? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Salta.
- Winery Michel Torino Calchaqui Valley
- Bodegas Etchart Cafayate Valley
The word of the wine: Apogee
This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.
Great pink wines of Salta
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Salta
Pink wines from the region of Salta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of steak tartare, haddock with curry cream or broccoli and beaufort pie.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Salta
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Salta. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tree fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Salta
- 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.61/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.58/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Salta
- Malbec
- Torrontés
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Salta
A wine route planned in the region of Salta? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Salta.
- Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate Cafayate Valley
- Bodegas Etchart Cafayate Valley
- Winery Colomé Cafayate Valley
- Winery San Pedro de Yacochuya Cafayate Valley
- Winery Hemsy Cafayate Valley
- Winery Arado Cafayate Valley
- Bodega Los Morros Cafayate Valley
- Winery Michel Torino Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Quara Cafayate Valley
Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
Great sweet wines of Salta
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Salta
Sweet wines from the region of Salta go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of turkey stuffed with chestnuts, baked sardines with garlic or steak tartare.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Salta
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Salta. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, non oak or microbio. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Salta. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Salta
- 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Salta
- Torrontés
- Malbec
- Riesling
- Tannat
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Salta
A wine route planned in the region of Salta? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Salta.
- Winery San Pedro de Yacochuya Cafayate Valley
- Bodegas Etchart Cafayate Valley
- Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate Cafayate Valley
- Winery Michel Torino Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Hemsy Cafayate Valley
- Winery Viñas de Animaná Calchaqui Valley
- Winery Quara Cafayate Valley
The word of the wine: Silky
Said of a caressing wine with extremely fine tannins.
Great natural sweet wines of Salta
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Salta
Natural sweet wines from the region of Salta go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, lamb tagine with olives and honey or cheeseburger.
Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Salta
In the mouth the natural sweet wine of the region of Salta. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Salta
- 2016With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Salta
- Malbec
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
News from the vineyard of Salta
Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...
Argentina: Award-winning wines to celebrate Malbec World Day
This 17 April marks the 12th anniversary of Malbec World Day, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to celebrate the success of Argentina’s wine industry. Argentina is the main producing country of Malbec with more than 44,000 hectares planted across the country. Mendoza, Argentina’s most famous wine region, has become synonymous with Malbec and leads local production with 37,754 hectares cultivated (85% of the total vineyards). Now the 12th edition, Malbec World Day cele ...
Argentina: Award-winning wines to celebrate Malbec World Day
This 17 April marks the 12th anniversary of Malbec World Day, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to celebrate the success of Argentina’s wine industry. Argentina is the main producing country of Malbec with more than 44,000 hectares planted across the country. Mendoza, Argentina’s most famous wine region, has become synonymous with Malbec and leads local production with 37,754 hectares cultivated (85% of the total vineyards). Now the 12th edition, Malbec World Day cele ...
Discover other regions and appellation of Salta
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- Corralito
- Florida