Cafayate is a charming wine town in the Calchaqui Valley, Argentina's second-largest wine-producing region. Famous for the aromatic white Torrontes wine, the only grape native to Argentina, the vineyards sit at 1,700m above sea level. The drive from Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas is stunning, passing dramatic red rock formations. Most wineries can be visited without prior reservation.
Town is free to explore. Wine tasting fees vary ($5-20 typically). Most wineries are walking distance from the plaza
Best October-April for warm weather. The drive from Salta (3 hours) through Quebrada de las Conchas is half the experience. Stay overnight to fully enjoy the wineries and relax in this peaceful town.
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Torrontes is Argentina's only native grape, a natural cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Criolla Chica. It produces a distinctly aromatic white wine with notes of pineapple, orange blossom, apricot, and lychee. Typically dry and refreshing with lively acidity, it's perfect chilled on a hot day — an ideal pairing with northwestern Argentine cuisine.
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