Tupungato

Tupungato is a wine-producing sub-region of the Uco Valley area in Argentina located at the northern end of the Uco Valley. The altitude brings clarity of light, water and air, and moderates the high temperatures associated with lower latitudes. In the local native language (Huarpe), the region's name means 'Star Viewpoint'; it is named after the Mount Tupungato volcano which dominates the western skyline. The vineyards surround the town of Tupungato in all directions, and as with Mendoza are irrigated with water from the Andean peaks as they flow to the lower-lying land in the east. A wide range of grape varieties are planted here including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Torrontes.