Catamarca
In general, the region has an arid continental climate, very dry, with average annual temperatures of around 18deg C, abundant hours of sunshine and around 43cm rainfall per year. The soils are sandy and deep, with pebbles. The total vineyard region covers just over 2,500 hectares
Wine Overview
In the valleys of Catamarca red varieties such as Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah, have excellent results, although Torrontés Riojano records the largest area under cultivation.
Predominant varieties
Bonarda
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Syrah
Torrontes
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