The region of San Juan and the Vine

The region of San Juan and the Vine

Occupying the second largest wine-producing provinces of Argentina for its production, this region has a cultivated area of 47 227.5 hectares, located between 600 and 1400 meters above sea level

Wine industry reached San Juan, between the years 1569 and 1589 carried out by the Spanish conquistadors . Blessed by the best climate and soil conditions , the vast expansion and acceleration of the development of winemaking in the province.

The valleys of San Juan , Tulum, Pedernal Ullum - Zonda and Calingasta , enjoy the sunny climate of the year ( less than 30 days of cloudy sky ) where grapes are grown rich in polyphenols that give wines with intense fruit flavors .

Cultivated grapes are : Syrah , Malbec , Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda , Torrontés and Chardonnay are among the grape varieties grown . Noteworthy

The province is the second largest in the production of grapes and wine after the province of Mendoza, with low rainfall and an average temperature of 17 ° C

The wines produced in the region are from grapes such as Moscatel de Alejandria , Torrontes , Chenin Blanc, and Pedro Ximénez , Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,with good qualities for red wines is the Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Syrah , Merlot, Tempranillo . and Bonarda .

With these varieties , viticulture has become one of the major economies of the region , and the second production of Argentina behind the Mendoza region , and increasing attention internationally .

The vineyard is situated in the region of Pedernal . between the peaks of Tontal and those of the Andes

With a latest technology , and a proper irrigation system to the region sprinkled with waters from the peaks by the rivers Jachal and San juan

The vineyards are located in the valleys of Tulum, Zonda , L' Ullum of Jachal

The valleys of San Juan , Tulum, Pedernal Ullum - Zonda and Calingasta , enjoy a sunny climate most of the year ( less than 30 days of cloudy sky ) which grows grapes rich in polyphenols which give wines intense fruit flavors .

San Juan

( Spanish pronunciation: [ San xwan ] ) is a province of Argentina, located in the western part of the country . Neighboring provinces are , La Rioja, San Luis and Mendoza . It borders with Chile to the west.

The province has an area of ​​89,651 km ² , covering a mountainous region with sparse vegetation and fertile oases and turbulent rivers . Throughout the whole province , there are a significant number of palaeontological sites.

Similar to other regions of Argentina , agriculture is one of the most important economic activities , emphasizing the production of wine and olive oil. In addition, a variety of fruits and vegetables are produced in the fertile valleys irrigated by artificial channels in the western part , near the Andes .

Different tribes as Huarpe , Diaguitas , Capazanes , Olongastasand Yacampis strongly influenced by the Inca empire, inhabited the region . before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores .

Most rainfall occurs during the summer, often electrical storms .

the inhabitants of the region including the arid climate need an artificial irrigation system advanced with dams and canals .

The Jáchal and San Juan rivers, are both part of the system Desaguadero , and are the source of fertile valleys and the center of the economy of the province. The San Juan River ends in lagoons Huanacache (sometimes called Guanacache ) southeast of the province.