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 enchiladas franchouillards, lamb chops with spanish sauce or turkey osso buco.
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, red fruit or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or black fruits. 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 red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi, magic cake cheese quiche or sweet potato chips.
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, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. 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
- 0With an average score of 3.73/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.72/5
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 beef tagine with vegetables, vitello tonnato or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).
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: Oenology
The science of the oenologist, which is essentially concerned with the elaboration and maturation of wines.
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 beef mironton, red wine fondue or reblochon 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, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, red fruit or strawberries.
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
- 0With an average score of 3.55/5
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 rice with sausage meat and tomatoes, pasta salad with surimi or papillotes of swordfish with curry.
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 4.02/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
- 0With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Salta
- Torrontés
- Malbec
- Riesling
- Tannat
- Lambrusco
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: Reserve wine (champagne)
Older wines, kept in vats or aged in wood in some houses, or kept in magnums at Bollinger. A small percentage of these wines are used in the blending of non-vintage wines in order to bring greater aromatic complexity.
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 wild boar stew in burgundy style, caramelized lamb mice or chakchouka.
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
- 0With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Salta
- Malbec
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Discover other regions and appellation of Salta
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- Corralito
- Florida