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THE NORTH
It includes the areas of lesser
height above sea level, irrigated by the Mendoza River. It
includes the department of Lavalle and part of the departments
of Maipú, Guaymallén, Las Heras and San Martín. The altitude
ranges between 700 and 600 metres above sea level. In
general, the land is a low slope and deep.
The region is characterized by the production of white wines.
Among the most common varieties are the Chenin Blanc, Pedro
Ximenez, Ugni Blanc and Torrontés. As for red wines, the strains
that stand out are Malbec, Bonarda, and Barbera, with a remarked
variety character and due to the abundant sunshine, achieve
highly concentrated colours and great tannins structure.
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