San Juan Wines Argentina

San Juan, Argentina’s second-largest wine-producing province, showcases a viticulture defined by diverse terroirs, high-altitude valleys, and a commitment to quality and authenticity. With more than 39,000 hectares under vine and a tradition that blends innovation with deep roots, this region is a key destination for discovering expressive and genuine wines.

Main grape varieties

The Syrah is San Juan’s flagship grape, celebrated for its aromatic intensity, medium to full body, and spicy notes that reflect the region’s warm, dry climate. Other important varieties include:

Malbec: fruit-forward and approachable, with a softer profile than in other regions.
Bonarda: fresh, versatile, and increasingly valued.
Pedro Giménez and Muscat of Alexandria: traditional whites with local character.
Torrontés Sanjuanino and Chardonnay: offering freshness and elegance.

Wine regions

San Juan’s vineyards are spread across valleys with unique conditions:

Tulum Valley: the historic heart of production, warm climate and alluvial soils, ideal for Syrah and Pedro Giménez.
Pedernal Valley: high altitude and wide thermal range, producing premium Malbec and Chardonnay.
Calingasta Valley: emerging mountain wines, fresh and mineral-driven.
Zonda and Ullum Valleys: breezy, stony soils, perfect for intense reds and aromatic whites.