SAN RAFAEL AND ITS WINES

San Rafael is one of the most important regions regarding the elaboration of fine wines due to the rigor of the climate as it has very cold winters, very warm summers, late frosts and frequent hail.

The first producers were obliged to use high-quality vine plants which were later to become what gave fame to this area.

San Rafael counts with what connoisseurs call D.O.C (Controlled Origin Denomination) and so producers cultivate and harvest grapes of excellent quality and reliable production origin. There is a great deal of wineries, some of them of international renown  as well as small boutique wineries all making great quality wines.

The quiet cellars house their best wines whilst they age before being bottled and becoming real ambassadors of the Argentine industry. There are guided tours to the wineries and tasting of exquisite wines on offer such as Malbec, Syrah, and Bonarda, ciders and sparkling wines to the delight of visitors.

San Rafael is also an important producer of fresh and dried fruits, preserves, olives and, of course, olive oils.

 Bodegas  

 - Barale + Biurrum - La Izuelina, Villa Atuel.
 - Calderón - Zardini 1400.    
 - Champañera Bianchi - Ruta 143 y V. Bianchi.
 - El Rosal - Callao 1950.
 - Fincas Andinas - H. Yrigoyen 5814.
 - Goyenechea - Soltero Arizu s/n.
 - Haarth - Colonia López.
 - Huentata - Dean Funes 978.
 - Jean Rivier - H. Yrigoyen 2385.
 - La Abeja - H. Yrigoyen 1900.
 - Labiano - Cubillos 3850.
 - Lavaque - Salto de las Rosas.
 - La Vieja Bodega - Cubillos 4900.
 - La Vendimia - Av. Moreno 1498.
 - Ricardo Jurado - Ruta 144 Km. 674.
 - Roca - Ruta 165 y La Pichana.
 - Suter - H. Yrigoyen 2850.