Valles Calchaquíes wine region

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Valles Calchaquíes wine region is a high-altitude Argentine wine-producing area renowned for its intense, aromatic wines, particularly Torrontés and Malbec.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf viticultural area
wine region
climate high-altitude desert climate
climateCharacteristic large diurnal temperature range
low humidity
strong solar radiation
country Argentina
countrySubdivision Northwest wine region of Argentina
economicActivity grape growing
wine production
wine tourism
grapeVariety Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tannat
Torrontés Riojano
linked to: Torrontés
hasDesignation recognized Argentine wine-producing area
knownFor Malbec wines
Torrontés Riojano wines
aromatic wines
high-altitude vineyards
intense wines
locatedIn Catamarca Province
Northwest Argentina
Salta Province
Tucumán Province
notableTown Cachi
Cafayate
Molinos
Santa María
partOf Calchaquí Valleys
linked to: Calchaquí Valley
soilType alluvial soils
rocky soils
sandy soils
typicalAltitude 1500 meters above sea level
up to about 3000 meters above sea level
wineCharacteristic high natural acidity
intense color in red wines
pronounced aromatics in Torrontés
wineStyle aromatic white wines
full-bodied red wines

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Salta Province contains Valles Calchaquíes wine region
Tinogasta wineRegion Catamarca wine region
linked to: Valles Calchaquíes wine region
Quebrada de las Conchas nearestWineRegion Cafayate wine region
linked to: Valles Calchaquíes wine region
Tinogasta Department wineRegion Catamarca wine region
linked to: Valles Calchaquíes wine region
Cafayate wineRegion Calchaquí Valleys wine region
linked to: Valles Calchaquíes wine region