Argentina's vineyards were originally established by
Spanish monks when they arrived in the 1500's. The primary wine production
area is in the Mendoza Valley which is located on the eastern side of the
Andes mountain range. The vineyards are at higher altitudes than most
other growing regions (ranging from 1500 to over 5000 feet). They receive
virtually no rainfall and as a result, the vineyards are irrigated.
The soils in most of Argentina's vineyards are very high in mineral
content which adds complexity to the taste of the wines. The temperatures
during the growing season are quite warm during the day and the nights are
cool.
Argentina ranks fifth in the world (and first in South America) in total
wine production
The major grape varieties used are:
-Red :
Cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Bonarda, Tempranillo, Syrah, Tannat
-White : Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes, Chenin blanc, Viognier
Wine caterories and average prices (fall 2004) are:
a1)
cheap wines in one litre tetrabriks
with
reopening caps: red, sweet
red, white, sweet white, rose and sweet rose. Some are available in 250ml
tetrabriks.
a2) cheap table wines in bottles: max usd 11 the box of 12 bottles x 750 ml.
b) mixed type of wines: 16 to 20 USD per box
c) one type of wine: 20 to 25 USD per box
d) one type of wine, superior quality elaborate in oak barrels: 30 to 35
USD per box usd
e) one type of wine ‘’reserve’’ keeped in oak barrels one year 35 to 40
USD per box
f) upscale wines: 40 USD and over per box
Packing:
12 x 750cc per master
carton but packing 6x750cc can be considered as well
Quantity:
Bottles:
1.700 cases 12x750cc per container
Quantity of red or white wine to be not less than 300 cases
Tetrabricks: 1670 boxes of 12 x 1L tetrabriks per container.
Lead-time for shipment :
30 (thirty) running days after receipt of fully workable l/c.
Buyer label if any:
the customer has to provide nega-film or layout for printing their label
Payment
Irrevocable l/c issued or confirmed by first class international bank,
negotiable in Argentina, payable at 30 to 60 days date of b/l
All sales subject to sample approval
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