The most planted grapes in Argentina
Malbec as a flag grape variety in Argentina is the most spread of this wine country where its potential is endless. In Argentina, we can find a quite versatile Malbec which produces all kind of wines, from a full-bodied red wine to a fruity and floral white or rosé wine; from a sweet and generous fortified wine to a fresh sparkling red wine. Even there is a special day to celebrate it (18th April).
Even though cereza and criolla are varieties well cultivated and they produce rich and juicy table grapes, together make 20% of the vineyards.
On the other hand, Bonarda is the second most planted Vitis Vinifera, this is a variety with a great potential.
Here we have the top five of most planted grapes in Argentina:
In hectares, (% of the total surface)
1.- Malbec 40,320 (18%)
2.- Cereza 29,120 (13%)
3.- Bonarda 20,160 (9%)
4.- Criolla 15,900 (7%)
5.- Cabernet Sauvignon 15,620 (7%)
Others 46% including table grapes and vitis vinifera.
Source: OIV
