Iconic and outstanding houses in Paraje Altamira.
High altitude and volcanic soils push Paraje Altamira's reds toward lean, mineral precision—Malbec here tastes of stone and dark plum, not jammy abundance.
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Region DNA
The character of Paraje Altamira
Based on 157 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 12 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Paraje Altamira
Zuccardi
VisitParaje Altamira wineries worth the stop
The 3 best critic-rated producers in Paraje Altamira with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01Zuccardi
Costa Canal Uco s/n - Paraje Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza
Critics' peak 97 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 02Finca Suarez
San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 03Terroir Expressions Hostage
Ghiraldi 400 La Consulta
Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Vinous
Paraje Altamira is a wine region in Argentina, home to 18 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Argentinian Uco Valley Malbec Red and Argentinian White wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.
Paraje Altamira — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Paraje Altamira?
- The most planted varieties in Paraje Altamira are Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Paraje Altamira known for?
- Paraje Altamira is known for Argentinian Uco Valley Malbec Red, Argentinian White, and Argentinian Chardonnay wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Tree fruit.
- How many wineries are in Paraje Altamira?
- Femente tracks 18 producers in Paraje Altamira, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Paraje Altamira?
- Paraje Altamira is a wine region in Argentina.
Paraje Altamira
High altitude and volcanic soils push Paraje Altamira's reds toward lean, mineral precision—Malbec here tastes of stone and dark plum, not jammy abundance. Houses work against ripeness, chasing the cool-climate edge.
Producers in Paraje Altamira
Restaurants in Paraje Altamira
Restaurants in Paraje Altamira