The new profile in Argentine viticulture is consolidated: Three out of every four hectares are used to produce “A” grapes

Although the total area currently devoted to grape production is almost identical to that existing in 2000 – but 7.6% less than in 2010 – the same does not occur with the total hectares occupied by the production of varieties considered to be of “High Oenological Quality (ACE)”, which have increased by 20.7% since the beginning of this century. This shows a clear reconversion of the productive objectives of Argentine viticulture: less wine, but of better quality. According to a report prepared by the National Institute of Viticulture (INV), the participation of ACE varieties in the total of grapes suitable for processing in 2000 was 60.4%, while currently it is 74%. In other words, the area devoted to common grapes only represents a quarter of the total. Within this universe of quality grapes made up of 50 varieties, red varieties predominate, with 77.6% of the total (27); followed by whites, which represent 21.9% (20), and rosés with the remaining 0.5% (3). An interesting fact is ...