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GENERAL INFO >
SAN RAFAEL WINE REGION (SOUTH MENDOZA) |
San Rafael
is the last oasis in Southern Mendoza, irrigated by the
rivers Diamante and Atuel. Beyond is Patagonia. San
Rafael is one of the departments of the Mendoza
Province, Argentina. It is 240 km southeast of Mendoza
Capital. It is the 2nd city of the province. Close to
the Atuel and Diamante rivers, San Rafael is full of
interesting landscape. Set within the backdrop of the
ice capped Andes Mountains, this town’s endless fields
of vineyards, fruit orchards, and olive groves make it
difficult to comprehend that it is in the middle of a
desert. The population of San Rafael is about 95,000 and
growing steadily. You can visit the water and the
mountains all within the regions limits. There are
several wineries and vineyards around the city.
The most notable is the Chenin Blanc, fragrant and
delicate. Others include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Bonarda and Malbec. |
