Edaphological, topographic and climate characterization of the main wine-growing regions of the province of Catamarca in Argentina

Abstract

Argentina is the fifth wine-world producing country with 207,047 cultivated has which are mainly spread in Mendoza 71.2 %, San Juan 19.9 %, La Rioja 3.6 %, Salta 1.8 % and Catamarca 1.3 %. The main wine regions in the province of Catamarca are located at the foot of the Andes Mountain range, in high-altitude valleys (1,500 m above sea level). The characterization of the soil and climate of wine-growing regions is a key stone for sustainable vineyard management. Here, we are reporting for the first time a comprehensive characterization of the main wine-growing regions of Catamarca (Tinogasta-Fiambalá (Abaucán Valley), Hualfín and Andalgalá-Siján) that include the factors of soil, topography and climatic characteristics.