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
surface form: Torrontés Riojano
hasDesignation recognized Argentine wine-producing area
knownFor Malbec wines
Torrontés Riojano wines
aromatic wines
high-altitude vineyards
intense wines
locatedIn Catamarca Province
Northwestern Argentina
surface form: Northwest Argentina

Salta Province
Tucumán Province
notableTown Cachi
Cafayate
Molinos
Santa María
partOf Calchaquí Valley
surface form: Calchaquí Valleys
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 Valles Calchaquíes wine region
this entity surface form: Catamarca wine region
Quebrada de las Conchas nearestWineRegion Valles Calchaquíes wine region
this entity surface form: Cafayate wine region
Tinogasta Department wineRegion Valles Calchaquíes wine region
this entity surface form: Catamarca wine region
Cafayate wineRegion Valles Calchaquíes wine region
this entity surface form: Calchaquí Valleys wine region