Organic Wine In Argentina

There are around 55 wineries in Argentina that hold organic certification, including La Riojana, most of which are based in Mendoza.

There are about 2,300 hectares of organic vineyards in Mendoza, accounting for between 1.5% and 2% of the overall surface of vineyards.

The EU and US are the main export markets for Argentine organic wine.

Where else in the world are Organic wines produced?

Germany was one of the first countries to invest in organic wine production and generates most profit from organic wines as a result.

By the end of 2012, France had some 65,000 hectares of vineyard in organic production, representing just over 8% of all French vineyards, according to Agence Bio. In comparison the figure for organic production in French agriculture as a whole was just under 4%.