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It is in fact within the , in Cafayate in Salta, where you’ll find Argentina’s oldest recorded living vineyard
you are surrounded by colourful mountains and mineral-rich hillsides in either direction. The brightly coloured hillsides with their psychedelic hues of pink, purple, green and yellow are a tourist attraction in their own right, but also make quite a striking background for vineyard visits.
In the same way that the pinstriped hills alternate between different coloured mineral deposits, the soils of the are just as varied. Pockets of pebbles, rocks and limestone can be discovered in many vineyards, accompanied by well-draining sandy-loam soils.
Combine this poor soil with the incredibly dry weather and the enormous thermal amplitude, and you have a wine region that naturally produces low yields of healthy and concentrated grapes. The may only represent 2% of the country’s vineyards, but they claim a disproportionate share of Argentina’s wine awards due to the natural concentration, character and refreshing acidity of the wines.
