Patagonia sits in the southern extremes of Argentina, where cooler temperatures and strong winds foster wines with striking freshness and purity. While Malbec still holds a place here, Pinot Noir is increasingly prominent, thanks to the region’s broad day-to-night temperature swings that enhance aromatics and acidity. Bodegas Chacra stands out for its exceptional single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, shining a spotlight on Patagonia’s unique terroir. From crisp whites to elegant reds, this frontier of Argentine viticulture delivers a vibrant and nuanced taste of the country’s diverse wine landscape.
Argentina - Patagonia
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, notoriously difficult-to-grow, low-yielding grape that finds its ancestral home in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most elegant and nuanced wines. While Burgundy remains its spiritual heartland, Pinot Noir has since traveled the globe, finding success in other cooler climates, notably in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Germany. This grape is a challenge for any grower, as it requires specific conditions to show its best, and yet the wines it produces are capable of such a captivating and singular character.