Mendoza province: a leading economic region in Argentina
Nestled in the central-western region of Argentina, the province of Mendoza sits at the foot of Mount Aconcagua—the highest peak in the Andes Mountains.
Its strategic location makes it the primary overland corridor linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in South America.
Mendoza is among the most economically advanced provinces in the country, known for its highly skilled workforce, solid infrastructure, rich natural resources, and strong commitment to sustainable economic development.
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Internationally renowned for its wines, Mendoza is Argentina’s foremost wine-producing region.
*INV : National Institute of Viticulture, 2025
Argentina, the world’s fifth-largest wine producer
In 2024, according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) Argentina was the world’s fifth-largest wine producer.
That year, the country produced approximately 1.08 billion liters of wine (287 million US gallons) and cultivated nearly 200,000 hectares (about 495,000 acres) of vineyards —70% of which are located in Mendoza.
The grape harvest reached 1.9 million metric tons (close to 4.2 billion pounds). Wine and must production came to 1.43 billion liters (roughly 376.5 million US gallons), marking a 32.8% increase compared to 2023.
The wine industry is a cornerstone of Mendoza’s economy, accounting for 41% of the province’s total exports, which reached USD 733 million FOB in 2024.*
*DEIE - Directorate of Statistics and Economic Research, 2025).
Top grape varieties in Mendoza
Among Argentina’s many grape varieties, Malbec stands out as the country’s signature grape. It has flourished in Mendoza’s exceptional growing conditions, producing wines of outstanding quality.
In 2024, Malbec covered 39,856.4 hectares in Mendoza, representing 27.9% of the province’s cultivated vineyard area.
Other prominent cultivars include Bonarda (9.8%), Cereza (8.9%), Criolla Grande (7.9%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (6.9%) (INV, 2025).
Wine varieties
Mendoza is also home to a wide array of premium red and white grape varieties, including:
